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Evolution of smallholder mixed farming systems in the Harar Highlands of Ethiopia: the shift towards trees and shrubs

2001-01-01

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The paper reports on the major changes observed in the farming systems of the Harar Highlands of southeastern Ethiopia, with special emphasis on the shift towards trees and shrubs. The study was undertaken during two time periods, 1985-1987 and 1997-1998 with the objectives of characterizing the production systems and their trends, and utilizing information so gained to guide research and extension activities in t...

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Literature Corpus work: 910523d5-2e4a-5535-afc3-83d37107913a
DOI: 10.1300/j064v18n04_09

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