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Technical Approaches and Aquaculture Development Alternatives

Abstract: Tam Giang – Cau Hai lagoon systems covered over 22,000 ha, along coastal region from North to South of Thua Thien Hue with 70 km […]

  • Date of Publication: 10/1/2008
  • Author(s): Nguyen Quang Linh and research group
  • Type of Document: Conference Proceeding or Document

An Examination of Productivity Potential of Aquaculture Farms in Alleviating Household Poverty: Estimation and Policy Implications from Nigeria

Abstract: This study examines income generation potential and resource- use efficiency of aquaculture farms in Nigeria. A total of 120 aquaculture farms were sampled. Using gross […]

  • Date of Publication: 10/1/2008
  • Author(s): Kolawole Ogundari
  • Type of Document: Conference Proceeding or Document

Considerations on the Policy Environment for Aquaculture in Vietnam

Abstract: The fishery sector, including capture, aquaculture, processing and suportive services, plays an important role to the whole economy of Vietnam. Total aquatic production of the […]

  • Date of Publication: 10/1/2008
  • Author(s): Le Xuan Sinh
  • Type of Document: Conference Proceeding or Document

Sorghum Technology and Marketing Strategies Increase Farm Income in West Africa

The INTSORMIL Production-Marketing Project, with support from USAID’s Africa regional program and in collaboration with national programs, local NGOs and farmers’ organization in Mali, Niger and […]

  • Date of Publication: 7/22/2008
  • Author(s): INTSORMIL CRSP
  • Type of Document: Impact/Success Story

Sorghum Yields Doubled in Farmers’ Fields in Three West African Countries

INTSORMIL conducted on-farm demonstrations of existing technology in collaboration with international partners in Senegal, Mali and Niger to determine which improved technologies to introduce to farmers […]

  • Date of Publication: 7/15/2008
  • Author(s): INTSORMIL CRSP
  • Type of Document: Impact/Success Story

Effects of pretreatment with microbial phytase on phosphorous utilization and growth performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Abstract: This study was to assess effects of the pretreatment in all plant based diets with microbial phytase on phosphorous utilization and growth performance of Nile […]

  • Date of Publication: April 2008
  • Author(s): L. Cao; Y. Yang; W.M. Wang; A. Yakupitiyage; D.R. Yuan; J.S. Diana
  • Type of Document: Scholarly Article

Enhancing the Utilization and Marketability of Sorghum and Pearl Millet through Improvement in Grain Quality, Processing Procedures and Technology Transfer to the Poultry Industry

The strategy for this project thus far has been to assemble a team of U.S. and host country collaborators to focus on educational programs, promotional programs, […]

Ecological-Based Management of Sorghum and Pearl Millet Insect Pests in Africa and the United States

Sorghum, Sorghum bicolor, and pearl millet, Pennisetum glaucum, are uniquely suited for production with limited inputs of water, fertilizer, and pesticides in Africa and the U.S. […]

Developing Sorghum with Improved Grain Quality, Agronomic Performance, and Resistance to Biotic Abiotic Stresses

Sorghum is poised to play a key role in expanding agricultural development and food security in countries around the world. New marketing opportunities for sorghum include […]

  • Start Date: 2008
  • End Date: 2012
  • Project Code: PRF 104
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Breeding Sorghum for Improved Grain, Forage Quality and Yield for Central America

Sorghum is an important feed grain, food grain and forage in Central America. In this region it is produced by a range of groups, from subsistence […]