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NIBIOs employees contribute to several hundred scientific articles and research reports every year. You can browse or search in our collection which contains references and links to these publications as well as other research and dissemination activities. The collection is continously updated with new and historical material.

2021

Abstract

Novel farming systems are needed to counteract land degradation, which is a major threat to ecosystems and livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa, and in Ethiopia in particular. Livestock provides significant rural employment and is central to the Ethiopian economy, but also contributes to land degradation. Land is scarce and about 90% of livestock feed is currently derived from shared grazing on highly overgrazed community pastures, exacerbating soil and land degradation. Climate change is predicted to worsen the situation, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods. Developing agriculture in Ethiopia towards robust and sustainable farming systems requires drastic changes in livestock and land management.