Presents the results of a study carried out to evaluate the productivities of the Maure and Peul breeds and some of their crosses in a semi-arid environment, at the Sahelian station and Niono ranch, Mali. Describes the production system at Niono (1966-1975). Examines reproductive performance, milk yield & composition, viability, body weight, and maternal ability. Compares production systems in environments similar to that of Niono.

Agriculture across Africa must undergo a significant transformation to meet the multiple challenges of climate change, food insecurity, malnutrition, poverty and environmental degradation. The case studies described here are just some of the climate-smart agricultural practices that already exist in Africa. This publication aims to inspire farmers, researchers, business leaders, policy makers and

NGOs to take up the mantle of climate-smart agriculture and accelerate the transformation of Africa’s agriculture into a more sustainable and profitable sector.

Biometric skills in developing countries are inadequate to support the changing priorities of agricultural research with the consequence that the quality of research aimed at increasing food security and alleviating poverty is often deficient because it lacks good statistical design" (CTA, 1997).

A report submitted to IFAD on the completion of the Fodder Adoption Project (FAP), (TAG 853-ILRI) programme.