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The Power of Unity: Collective Action and Smallholder Agricultural Performance in West Africa

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We analyze the impact of collective action through farmer‐based organizations (FBOs) on smallholders' farm performance and income inequality in Ghana, Benin, The Gambia, and Mali. We find that FBO membership increases cereal yield in Ghana and The Gambia, legume yield in Mali, ruminant numbers in Benin and The Gambia, and total farm income in ...
Emmanuel Donkor   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tannin and Saponin Contents of Different Organs of Melastoma Malabathricum L. as a Preliminary Basis for Methane-Mitigation Research in Ruminants

open access: yesAndalasian Livestock
Melastoma (M) malabathricum L. is a phytochemically rich tropical plant with potential relevance to methane-mitigation research in ruminants. This study aimed to characterize the tannin and saponin contents of different organs of M. malabathricum L. as a
Roni Pazla   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Utilization Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Maggot Flour in Feed on the Performance of Superior Native Chickens (KUB)

open access: yesAndalasian Livestock
This study aimed to ascertain the influence of black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) maggot flour in rations on the performance of KUB chickens. This study used 60 KUB chickens aged 5 weeks, which were maintained until they were 12 weeks old and ...
Tertia Delia Nova   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Livestock farming systems and local development: A review of the multiple dimensions of "Territory" in livestock science [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
A review of the international literature was carried out, in order to describe how researchers study links between livestock farming and local development (i.e. 'territory'). We highlight three different sets of approaches: the first focused on relations
Dedieu, Benoît   +2 more
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Consumers' Willingness to Pay a Premium for Climate‐Friendly Food Production: The Role of Production Method Information and Social Norms

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines whether information about production methods and social norms can increase consumers' willingness to pay (WTP) a price premium for food produced using climate‐friendly farming methods. A randomized survey experiment was conducted with 1568 respondents across Denmark, Lithuania, and Spain, who were assigned to one of four ...
Kassa Tarekegn Erekalo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Protein, Lactose Content, Boiling Test, Total Solids, and Solid Non-Fat in PFH Cow’s Milk at Moosa Edufarm, West Sumatra

open access: yesAndalasian Livestock
This study aimed to evaluate the quality of milk produced by Peranakan Friesian Holstein (PFH) cows at Moosa Edufarm, Solok Regency, West Sumatra. Six fresh milk samples from cows at different lactation stages were analyzed for the boiling test (protein ...
Silviana Sujilianto   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Impact of Meat Alternative Labeling Regulations on the U.S. Meat Consumption Patterns

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global demand for conventional meat continues to rise, but it is also associated with substantial environmental and health challenges. In response, meat alternatives have gained popularity, sparking debates over meat alternative labeling regulations. This study investigates the effects of meat alternative labeling regulations in the United
Jeong Hun Ji, Sang Hyeon Lee
wiley   +1 more source

How to prevent disease in cattle [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
International Livestock Research Institute
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