Potentials of forage legumes in farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa - Proceedings of a workshop held at ILCA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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16-19 SEPTEMBER 1985

NOVEMBER 1986
INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK CENTRE FOR AFRICA
P.O. BOX 5689, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Edited by
I. Haque
S. Jutzi
P.J.H. Neate

Correct citation: Haque I, Jutzi S and Neate P J H. (Eds.) (1986) Potentials of forage legumes in farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa. Proceedings of a workshop held at ILCA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 16-19 September 1985. ILCA, Addis Ababa.

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Abstract

Key words

Resume

Nutrient and water constraints to forage legume growth

Preface

Soil-related constraints in major farming systems of agro-ecological zones of sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract
Introduction
Climate
Landscape
Soils
Plant growth
Animal growth
Socio-economic constraints
Definition of zones
Highlands
Humid zone
Subhumid zone
Semi-arid zone
Arid zone
References
Appendix I.

Assessment of dinitrogen fixation potentials of forage legumes with 15N technique

Abstract
Introduction
Principles of the method
Reference crops
References

The potential contribution of some forage crops to the nitrogen budget and animal feed in the Sudan Gezira farming system

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Summary and conclusions
References

Preliminary studies on the symbiotic association between rhizobium and Leucaena leucocephala (Lam) De Witt. in Zaire

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References

Competition for nitrogen between a maize crop and forage legume intercrops in a wet-dry tropical environment

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References

Phosphorus management with special reference to forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract
Introduction
Phosphorus status of soils
Phosphorus management
Phosphorus nutrition of plants vs animals
Future outlook
References

Phosphate-induced zinc deficiency in Stylosanthes guianensis (Oxley fine-stem stylo) in Zimbabwe

Abstract

Measurement problems associated with soil water studies using nuclear techniques

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
References

Some responses of cowpea to drought stress

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
References

Forage legumes in production systems

The role of legumes in farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract
Introduction
The role of legumes in farming systems
Biological nitrogen fixation
Effects of legumes on herbage quality
Increasing animal production
Farming ststems in Africa
Supplementing residues and byproducts with legumes
Management of legume- based interventions
References

Integration of cereal-livestock production in the farming systems of north Syria

Abstract
Introduction
The nature of integrated livestock/cereal farming systems in Syria
Cereals as a source of feed
Integration through replacement of fallows with forage crops
Integration through replacement of fallows with self-regenerating annual pastures
The impact of pasture and forage crops on cereal yields
Conclusions
References

The role and potential of forage legumes in alley cropping, live mulch and rotation systems in humid and subhumid tropical Africa

Abstract
Introduction
Alley cropping
Live and in situ mulch systems
Conclusions
References

Contributions of forage legumes to pasture production in the Caribbean

Abstract
Definition and description of the area
The livestock industry and early pasture research
Contributions of recent research on pasture improvement
References

The introduction of forage legumes into Gambian farming systems

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusions
References

The possible role of forage legumes in communal area farming systems in Zimbabwe

Abstract
Introduction
Present farming systems and constraints
Review of research on forage legumes
Trials in communal farming areas
Discussion and conclusions
References

Research on forage legumes in Swaziland

Abstract
Introduction
Plant introductions
Nitrogen fixation under Swaziland conditions
Inoculation of legume seeds
Response to fertilizers
Veld improvement with legumes
Introduction of legumes into veld through grazing animals
Research on temperate legumes
The future of forage legumes in Swaziland
Conclusions
References

Review of research on forage legumes in Sierra Leone

Abstract

Forage legumes in Ghana: rekindling interest in research and integrated management

Abstract

Advances in pasture research and development in Zambia

Abstract

Leguminous fodder trees in the farming system - an over view of research at the humid zone programme of ILCA in southwestern Nigeria

Abstract
Introduction
Species selection and improvement
Gliricidia germplasm collection and evaluation
Establishment of gliricidia
Fodder tree cultivation systems
The alley cropping/grazing rotation trial
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References

Forage legume-cereal systems: improvement of soil fertility and agricultural production with special reference to sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract
Introduction
Inter/relay cropping systems
Forage legumes in cereal systems
Improvement of feed quality
Enhancement of soil fertility
Competition in forage legume-cereal systems
Conclusions and research needs
References

Some methods for improving fodder by incorporating forage legumes in cereal cropping systems in the Nigerian subhumid zone

Abstract
Introduction
Major cropping patterns in the SHZ
Methods for introducing forage legumes into cropping systems
Crop-livestock production systems and selection of technique for fodder improvement
Conclusions
References

Effect of intercropping cowpea on dry-matter and grain yield of millet in the semi-arid zone of Mali

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Conclusions
References

A preliminary evaluation of legume ley farming in the Australian semi-arid tropics

Abstract
Introduction
Environment and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References

Fodder banks: for pastoralists or farmers

Abstract
Introduction
Fodder banks as a source of protein for livestock
Effect of cropping on soil
Probable benefits from stylo to crop production
Implications in the crop-livestock production systems in the SHZ
Conclusions
References

Mineral status in soils, plants and animals of the Butana semi-arid region of the Sudan

Abstract

Forage potential of some native annual Trifolium species in the Ethiopian highlands

Abstract
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Summary and conclusions
Acknowledgements
References

The performance of leucaena leucocephala on bait-affected soils

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Acknowledgements
References

The performance of Stylosanthes species in different production systems in Nigeria

Abstract
Introduction
Performance of stylosanthes under different production systems
References

Establishment and early survival of nine pasture legumes overseen into natural pastures in northern Tanzania

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References

Herbage seed production in sub-Saharan Africa, its integration in national pasture research and seed industry development and prospects for regional supporting activities

Abstract
Introduction
National seed programmes and some selected experiences with herbage seed production
References

A smallholder approach to stylo seed production in Nigeria

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
References

Gliricidia sepium as dry season feed for goat production in Nigeria

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgement
References

Value of a forage legume component in bummer beef fattening systems in Malawi

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References

Forage legumes in the cattle development area programme of Zambia

Abstract

Forage networks

Abstract
Introduction
Forage networks
Critical factors for success
References

Synthesis and recommendations

Appendix I - Participants and observers