This chapter reviews the findings, outputs and outcomes of research on multidimensional crops in the tropics, focusing mainly on cereals and grain legumes. Specifically, the chapter addresses the: (i) establishment of crop residues (CRs) as traded commodities and their changing valuation as the...

Halophytes are plants that are adapted to saline soils in their natural habitats because they are salt tolerant. They are found in a range of environments with varied salinity and climatic conditions. These plant species can be irrigated with saline water and cultivated on saline soils that are...

Kazakhstan is a key player in the world agricultural markets, with considerable export potential in the wheat, beef and dairy sectors. Based on unique farm-level data covering all production systems, this chapter offers new insights into the constraints that hamper Kazakhstan's further economic...

In the last two decades, there has been increasing interest in the role that forests play in food security and improved nutrition as a result of increased realization of the dependence of local people on forests and trees to meet important needs such as food and income. Forests and trees make a big ...

This 395-paged-book aims to raise awareness among scientists, academics, students, livestock farmers and policy makers of the twin inter-related and inter-dependent complex mechanisms of livestock rearing and climate change. The contents are divided into sections: one on livestock production, one...

1% per annum. To stabilize this greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, global CH₄ production needs to be reduced by 10-20%. Ruminants fed on low-quality feed/fodder produce over 75% of the CH₄ generated by ruminants worldwide. Strategic supplementation to improve digestive efficiency in these animals...

This chapter presents the nutritional (protein, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, vitamins and fibre) and antinutritional (tannins and saponins) components of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) seeds, and describes the utilization of quinoa as fodder and food with regard to presence of these components....

This chapter describes the livestock-related activities implemented under the Upper Mandrare River Basin Development Project (PHBM) in Madagascar. These included: interventions in animal health (vaccination, parasite control, veterinary products and services); the formation of livestock...

This chapter discusses the physicochemical and functional properties, as well as the food, medicinal, fodder/feed and non-food versatile uses of soyabeans (Glycine max). The methods used in the preparation of soyabean products (soaking, germination, fermentation, blanching, boiling, dry roasting,...

Discussions on the use of sugarcane, either as a whole plant or in the form of sugar processing byproduct, as a source of forage for cattle in Brazil are presented. Focus is given on the influence of sugarcane feeding on dairy cattle performance.