Characterisation of large ruminants systems and their multiple contribution in a highland commune, Dien Bien Province
Upland regions cope with many difficulties compared to the delta region. Cattle are considered as the most important livestock species. This study uses an ontology to define relevant indicators to evaluate multiple functions of these grassland livestock systems for characterisation of main livestock farm types and their contribution to the sustainable development of farms, and community. West Vietnam. 48 smallholders of seven villages were selected for data collection in an in-depth survey. In addition, key person interviews with other stakeholders were also implemented. Four main types of farms are identified including (i) the extensive livestock farms; (ii) the semi-intensive livestock farms; (iii) the crop-oriented farms; and (iv) the farms without ruminants. Livestock contributes multifunction to all kinds of household farms with high contribution from value of ruminants that implicates the role of grazing land in the study region.
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Bibliographic Details
| Main Authors: |
Blanchard, Melanie,
Han Anh, Tuan,
Duc Do Van,
Le Tien Dun,
Huyen Le Thi Thanh |
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| Format: | article
biblioteca
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| Language: | eng |
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| Subjects: | L01 - Élevage - Considérations générales,
E90 - Structure agraire,
système d'élevage,
système d'exploitation agricole,
ferme d'élevage,
développement durable,
région d'altitude,
élevage,
durabilité,
ruminant,
bovin,
bétail,
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| Online Access: | http://agritrop.cirad.fr/606310/
http://agritrop.cirad.fr/606310/1/Blanchard%20et%20al%202022_Characterisation%20of%20large%20ruminant%20systems%20and%20multi%20constribution%20in%20a%20highland%20commune.pdf
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