Candidate fodder species for goat production in Northern Ghana

    Partey, S T and Avornyo, F and Ouedraogo, M and Zougmore, R B (2018) Candidate fodder species for goat production in Northern Ghana. CCAFS.

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    Abstract

    Among many CSA options at the CSV, the integration of multipurpose trees on farmlands is promoted as a CSA practice for improving fodder availability, increasing overall farm productivity, improving ecological resilience and providing farmers with important safety net opportunities against climate-related risks. In this study, we used a participatory approach to document and characterize fodder trees and shrubs that are prioritized by farmers for livestock production. Documentation of fodder species was based on questionnaire interviews, focus group discussions and desktop reviews. Top fodder species selected by farmers were characterized for the nutritional composition and intake by farmer preferred livestock.

    Item Type: Other
    Divisions: Research Program : West & Central Africa
    CRP: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)
    Uncontrolled Keywords: climate smart agriculture, Ghana, crop livestock production, resilient livelihoods, climate change
    Subjects: Others > Climate Adaptation
    Others > Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)
    Others > Ghana
    Others > Livelihoods
    Others > Climate Change
    Others > African Agriculture
    Others > West Africa
    Depositing User: Mr Ramesh K
    Date Deposited: 08 Jun 2018 10:23
    Last Modified: 08 Jun 2018 10:23
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/10697
    Acknowledgement: UNSPECIFIED
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