How does research address the design of innovative agricultural production systems at the farm level? A review
PY Le Gal, P Dugué, G Faure, S Novak - Agricultural systems, 2011 - Elsevier
In trying to respond to societal demands for sustainable development, farming systems
worldwide face a range of environmental, technical and economic challenges. These …
worldwide face a range of environmental, technical and economic challenges. These …
The dairy chains in North Africa (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia): from self sufficiency options to food dependency?
MT Sraïri, MT Benyoucef, K Kraiem - SpringerPlus, 2013 - Springer
Abstract The Maghreb countries (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia) have experienced since the
early 1950s a rapid demographic growth coupled to a significant rhythm of urbanization …
early 1950s a rapid demographic growth coupled to a significant rhythm of urbanization …
Des destins croisés: regards sur 30 ans de recherches en grande hydraulique
M Kuper - Cahiers agricultures, 2011 - revues.cirad.fr
Résumé La «grande hydraulique» fut un modèle scientifique et centralisateur
d'aménagement par l'irrigation, conçu et géré par des corps d'ingénieurs bâtisseurs depuis …
d'aménagement par l'irrigation, conçu et géré par des corps d'ingénieurs bâtisseurs depuis …
Biophysical and economic water productivity of dual-purpose cattle farming
This study analyzes key factors influencing water productivity in cattle rearing, particularly in
contexts characterized by water scarcity. This was done through year-round monitoring of on …
contexts characterized by water scarcity. This was done through year-round monitoring of on …
Limitation of agricultural groundwater uses in beauce (france): what are the impacts on farms and on the food‐processing sector?
Many farmers, and the large set of downstream operators who depend on their farm
products, have become dependent on groundwater resources, which are declining in many …
products, have become dependent on groundwater resources, which are declining in many …
Supporting strategic thinking of smallholder dairy farmers using a whole farm simulation tool
PY Le Gal, J Bernard, CH Moulin - Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2013 - Springer
This article investigates how a one-to-one support process based on the use of a whole
dairy farm simulation tool helps both farmers to reflect on their production strategies and …
dairy farm simulation tool helps both farmers to reflect on their production strategies and …
Supporting small-scale dairy farmers in increasing milk production: evidence from Morocco
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of technical support provided to five small-scale
cattle farms in the Tadla irrigation scheme (Morocco) on their milk yield. The first stage …
cattle farms in the Tadla irrigation scheme (Morocco) on their milk yield. The first stage …
A crop needs more than a drop: towards a new praxis in irrigation management in North Africa
We designed and implemented an action–research programme in large‐scale irrigation
schemes in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, aiming to develop a regional network of …
schemes in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, aiming to develop a regional network of …
Involvement of small-scale dairy farms in an industrial supply chain: when production standards meet farm diversity
J Bernard, PY Le Gal, B Triomphe, N Hostiou… - animal, 2011 - cambridge.org
In certain contexts, dairy firms are supplied by small-scale family farms. Firms provide a set
of technical and economic recommendations meant to help farmers meet their requirements …
of technical and economic recommendations meant to help farmers meet their requirements …
Water productivity through dual purpose (milk and meat) herds in the Tadla irrigation scheme, Morocco
This study aims to characterize water productivity in cattle farms facing severe water stress.
Agricultural practices were monitored on six farms in a large‐scale Moroccan irrigation …
Agricultural practices were monitored on six farms in a large‐scale Moroccan irrigation …