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System prototyping and simulation modelling in mixed farming systems

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Title System prototyping and simulation modelling in mixed farming systems
 
Creator Booltink, H.W.G.
Thornton, Philip K.
 
Subject SIMULATION MODELS
PROTOTYPES
MIXED FARMING
SMALL FARMS
NATURAL RESOURCES
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
FARMING SYSTEMS
SUSTAINABILITY
 
Description A project proposal whose aim is to promote more appropriate resource management on smallholder crop-livestock farms in East Africa is described. Prototypes of mixed farming systems will be developed to characterise farming systems according to their management objectives. These prototypes will then be used to map improvements of the farming systems by combining prototyping and simulation modelling. Scenarios will be explored to assess natural resource management interventions that promote sustainability of these prototype-farming systmes. If funded and implemented, the project will result in smallholder prototypes of mixed farming systems in Coastal, Central and Western Kenya, and should provide information concerning viable management options that enhance the productivity and sustainability of smallholders' farming systems.
 
Date 2010-12-09T11:24:23Z
2010-12-09T11:24:23Z
1999
 
Type Conference Paper
 
Identifier https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2867
 
Language en
 
Format application/pdf
 
Publisher ILRI