Barje, P.P., Lufadeju, E.A., Muhammad, I.R., Tanko, R.J., Amodu, J.T., Gefu, J.O., Ehoche, O.W., Malau-Aduli, A.E.O., Makun, H.J., Abdu, M.B., Goska, D.Y., Babuga, M.A., and Abubakar, S. (2000) Smallholder dairy production in the context of crop-livestock systems in the inland valleys of Nigeria: results of semi-detailed and detailed (micro) characterisation. In: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (25) pp. 73-75. From: 25th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, 19-23 March 2000, Umudike, Nigeria.

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Abstract

The demand for milk and other dairy products in Nigeria has continued to grow especially in urban and suburban areas. However, despite the high potential for the dairy industry as gauged by this demand and estimated cattle population, growth in domestic milk supply is low. The agricultural potential of the inland valleys possibly rests on the abundant mineral rich soils and residual moisture that can be exploited for multiple cropping. However, there is little information on the extent and pattern of crop-livestock integration in the inland valleys. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to characterise the crop-livestock systems of the inland valleys with a view to gaining a better understanding of the system, identify constraints and determine the potential of the system to support dairy production.

Item ID:	54985
Item Type:	Conference Item (Presentation)
ISBN:	978-028-966-6
Related URLs:	Organisation
Date Deposited:	29 Nov 2018 03:03
FoR Codes:	07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0702 Animal Production > 070204 Animal Nutrition @ 100%
SEO Codes:	83 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 8303 Livestock Raising > 830302 Dairy Cattle @ 100%
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