Publication Date
1993
Description
Vanuatu is the only small Pacific island state exporting beef as well as being domestically self-sufficient. The implementation of an integrated livestock development programme including a pasture improvement project with applied research and demonstration, extension and training responsibilities has contributed to a 24.3% improvement in abattoir throughput and a 7% improvement in beef as an export commodity. Approximately 1600 smallholders (15%) and 60 plantations (30%) are actively adopt.ing proven, on-farm demonstrated technologies, promoted by government and nongovernment extension networks, involving under-utilised native legumes, adapted introduced legumes and grasses, zero-tilling, disc strip and new manual pasture establishment techniques and weed management strategies.
Citation
McFarlane, D C.; Mullen, B F.; and Evans, T R., "Development and Adoption of Sustainable Pasture Improvement Technologies in Smallholder and Plantation Farming Systems in Vanuatu" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 1.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session13/1
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Development and Adoption of Sustainable Pasture Improvement Technologies in Smallholder and Plantation Farming Systems in Vanuatu
Vanuatu is the only small Pacific island state exporting beef as well as being domestically self-sufficient. The implementation of an integrated livestock development programme including a pasture improvement project with applied research and demonstration, extension and training responsibilities has contributed to a 24.3% improvement in abattoir throughput and a 7% improvement in beef as an export commodity. Approximately 1600 smallholders (15%) and 60 plantations (30%) are actively adopt.ing proven, on-farm demonstrated technologies, promoted by government and nongovernment extension networks, involving under-utilised native legumes, adapted introduced legumes and grasses, zero-tilling, disc strip and new manual pasture establishment techniques and weed management strategies.
