FEED EFFICIENCY OF URBAN AND PERI-URBAN DAIRY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Characteristics of Urban and Peri-Urban Sheep Production Systems and Economic Contribution in Highlands of Ethiopia

This study was initiated to characterize urban and peri-urban sheep production systems and their economic importance in and around the towns of Debre Berhan and Dessie, Ethiopia. The study was undertaken using group discussions, structured questionnaire and personal observations. In both locations the majority of sheep producers were male household heads and predominantly traders in urban and f...

characteristics of urban and peri-urban sheep production systems and economic contribution in highlands of ethiopia

this study was initiated to characterize urban and peri-urban sheep production systems and their economic importance in and around the towns of debre berhan and dessie, ethiopia. the study was undertaken using group discussions, structured questionnaire and personal observations. in both locations the majority of sheep producers were male household heads and predominantly traders in urban and f...

Peri-Urban Food Production and Its Relation to Urban Resilience

Food production on the urban–rural fringe is under pressure due to competing land uses. We discuss the potential to improve resilience for urban–rural regions by enhancing food production as part of multifunctional land use. Through studies of peri-urban land in the regions of Gothenburg (Sweden), Copenhagen (Denmark) and Gent (Belgium), recent developments are analysed. Arable farming has been...

Peri- Urban Production Systems Research Natural Resources Systems Programme Literature Review on Peri-Urban Natural Resource Conceptualisation and Management Approaches

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Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture