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Amélioration des systèmes de production mixtes en Afrique soudano-sahélienne. Rôle de l’espèce Stylosanthes hamata (L.) Taub. (synthèse bibliographique)
Camara, A.; Dieng, A.; Mergeai, Guy
2015In Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement, 19 (3), p. 281-289
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Keywords :
Agriculture; Animal husbandry; Mixed farming; Stylosanthes hamata
Abstract :
[en] Introduction. In Sudano-Sahelian Africa, the traditional farming systems are no longer able to meet the food needs of the population. In order to sustainably improve the food security of small family farms, agro-ecological practices are increasingly being promoted by research and development organizations. Literature. Several studies have shown that agricultural productivity can be sustainably improved through a better integration of agriculture and livestock activities. One approach currently being considered is the integration into farming systems of Stylosanthes hamata (L.) Taub: a herbaceous annual to short-lived perennial. This plant has the proven potential to enhance the performance of cropping systems in many ways. It also allows for the critical production of a high quality fodder for animal feed, from the second year after planting onwards. However, phytosanitary, technical, environmental and / or socio-economic constraints would need to be lifted to allow a better integration of the crop into farming systems. Conclusions. Integration of S. hamata into the farming systems of the Sudano-Sahelian regions presents potential benefits that merit further investigation, in order to identify the appropriate modalities for this integration. © 2015, FAC UNIV SCIENCES AGRONOMIQUES GEMBLOUX. All rights reserved.
Disciplines :
Agriculture & agronomy
Author, co-author :
Camara, A.;  Université de Thiès, École Nationale Supérieure d’Agriculture, Km 3,5, Route de Khombole.BP A296, Thiès, Senegal, Université de Liège - Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Unité de Phytotechnie tropicale et Horticulture, Passage des Déportés, 2, Gembloux, Belgium
Dieng, A.;  Université de Thiès, École Nationale Supérieure d’Agriculture, Km 3,5, Route de Khombole.BP A296, Thiès, Senegal
Mergeai, Guy ;  Université de Liège > Agronomie, Bio-ingénierie et Chimie (AgroBioChem) > Phytotechnie tropicale et horticulture
Language :
French
Title :
Amélioration des systèmes de production mixtes en Afrique soudano-sahélienne. Rôle de l’espèce Stylosanthes hamata (L.) Taub. (synthèse bibliographique)
Alternative titles :
[en] Improvement of mixed farming systems in Sudano-Sahelian Africa. Role of the species Stylosanthes hamata (L.) Taub. A review
Publication date :
2015
Journal title :
Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement
ISSN :
1370-6233
eISSN :
1780-4507
Publisher :
Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux
Volume :
19
Issue :
3
Pages :
281-289
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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