Track 3-1-2: Case Studies on Participatory Research and Development
Does Producing Forages Improve Livelihoods in Dry Areas? The Case of Afghanistan (On-going Research)
Publication Date
2015
Location
New Delhi, India
Description
Agriculture is the main livelihood and a major contributor to the Afghan economy. Livestock production contributes with almost 50% of agricultural GDP in Afghanistan where out of 75% Afghans who live in rural areas, 85% keep some livestock (AusAID and ACIAR, 2011). In particular, small ruminants (sheep and goats) provide small holder rural Afghan families with livelihoods, food and capital. However, insufficient feed is a key constraint that limits productivity, income growth and sustainability in the crop-livestock farming (GIRoA, 2009). The purpose of this research was to assess and identify which forage production technologies offers high productivity and resilience to farmers to maintain productive small ruminant flocks.
Citation
Tellaria, Roberto; Ates, Serkan; Tavva, Srinivas; and Esmati, Hyatullah, "Does Producing Forages Improve Livelihoods in Dry Areas? The Case of Afghanistan (On-going Research)" (2015). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 6.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/23/3-1-2/6)
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Agricultural Science Commons, Agronomy and Crop Sciences Commons, Plant Biology Commons, Plant Pathology Commons, Soil Science Commons, Weed Science Commons
Does Producing Forages Improve Livelihoods in Dry Areas? The Case of Afghanistan (On-going Research)
New Delhi, India
Agriculture is the main livelihood and a major contributor to the Afghan economy. Livestock production contributes with almost 50% of agricultural GDP in Afghanistan where out of 75% Afghans who live in rural areas, 85% keep some livestock (AusAID and ACIAR, 2011). In particular, small ruminants (sheep and goats) provide small holder rural Afghan families with livelihoods, food and capital. However, insufficient feed is a key constraint that limits productivity, income growth and sustainability in the crop-livestock farming (GIRoA, 2009). The purpose of this research was to assess and identify which forage production technologies offers high productivity and resilience to farmers to maintain productive small ruminant flocks.
