Publication Date
1985
Location
Kyoto Japan
Description
Forage production is of a iow level in Morocco because of socio-economic and technical constraints in spite of its potential functions to integrate animal husbandry into cropping systems and to prevent soil degradation. An approach to applied forage research is described which takes into account the existing constraints including the suboptimal functioning of the present extension service. It combines small plot experimentation with commercial field testing on livestock farms owned by a number of development organizations and influential farmers in different edapho-climatic regions. In this way, pilot units for demonstration, economic analysis and convincing of decision makers are created and will be continuously kept up. Thus, they act as a basis for large scale implementation of experimental results.
Citation
Jaritz, G and Bounejmate, M, "Forage Research in Morocco and Approach to Face Constraints in a Developing Country" (1985). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 2.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1985/ses15/2)
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Forage Research in Morocco and Approach to Face Constraints in a Developing Country
Kyoto Japan
Forage production is of a iow level in Morocco because of socio-economic and technical constraints in spite of its potential functions to integrate animal husbandry into cropping systems and to prevent soil degradation. An approach to applied forage research is described which takes into account the existing constraints including the suboptimal functioning of the present extension service. It combines small plot experimentation with commercial field testing on livestock farms owned by a number of development organizations and influential farmers in different edapho-climatic regions. In this way, pilot units for demonstration, economic analysis and convincing of decision makers are created and will be continuously kept up. Thus, they act as a basis for large scale implementation of experimental results.
