1 January 1997
Crop-Livestock Integration: The Dynamics of Intensification in Contrasting Agroecological Zones: A Review
Published by: IDS
This paper examines crop-livestock integration, one of the key dynamics in the process of agricultural intensification. It traces the history of the 'mixed farming' concept, and describes the conventional trajectory of integration of crop and livestock sectors on smallholder farms, as well as the key processes involved.