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Leaves of rubber tree

The rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is a fast growing, medium to tall tree (25... Read more

Nacedero (Trichanthera gigantea) habit, Colombia

Nacedero (Trichanthera gigantea (Humboldt & Bonpland.) Nees) is a... Read more

Cattle eating maize silage

Maize silage (Zea mays L.) is made out of whole ensiled maize plants. It is one... Read more

Maize field, Germany

Maize (Zea mays L.) green forage, particularly when it contains the stalks,... Read more

Mahua (Madhuca longifolia), tree

Mahua (Madhuca longifolia (L.) J. F. Macbr.) is a multipurpose tropical tree... Read more

Karanja (Millettia pinnata), leaves and flowers

Karanja (Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi) is a fast-growing, multipurpose tree... Read more

Calopo (Calopogonium caeruleum), habit

Caeruleum calopo (Calopogonium caeruleum (Benth.) C. Wright) is a climbing... Read more

Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera)

Algae are an heterogeneous group of plants with a complex and often controversial... Read more

Microalgae (Nannochloropsis) in pipes, aquaculture facilities in Australia

Microalgae are small-sized organisms found in fresh and saline waters, in both benthic... Read more

Blue Japanese oak (Quercus glauca), foliage, Osaka-fu, Japan

Blue Japanese oak (Quercus glauca Thunb.) is a medium-sized tree native... Read more

Sweet potato leaves, North Vietnam

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) is a plant grown for its tuberous roots... Read more

Guava (Psidium guajava) habit, Maui, Haiku, Hawaii

Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is an important tropical tree cultivated for its... Read more

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) seeds

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth) is one of the most common tropical and... Read more

Crimson bluestem (Schizachyrium sanguineum) habit

Crimson bluestem (Schizachyrium sanguineum (Retz.) Alston) is a tropical grass... Read more

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) tree habit, Brazil

The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L.) is a medium-sized tropical tree... Read more

Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus), flowers and leaves, Hawaii

Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus Meisn.) is a small tropical legume tree... Read more

Stand of bulbous canary grass (Phalaris aquatica), South West Rocks, Australia

Bulbous canary grass (Phalaris aquatica L.) is a valuable pasture forage of... Read more

Breadfruit fruit and leaves

The breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg) is an evergreen... Read more

Enset corm

Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) is a tall herbaceous plant from... Read more

Spear grass (Heteropogon contortus), aerial view, Inland, Kahoolawe, Hawaii

Spear grass (Heteropogon contortus (L.) Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult.) is a... Read more

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) plants in Togo

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth) is one of the most common tropical and... Read more

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Broadening horizons

By Harinder P.S. Makkar1

1International Consultant, Sustainable Bioeconomy, Vienna, Austria (Formerly at FAO/IAEA, University of Hohenheim)

An overview of an array of uses of moringa tree parts was presented in Broadening Horizons No. 60. Here, the applications of moringa seeds, with a focus on water purification are presented.

Recent resources

Moulinkilia - Fiches et tables de valeurs nutritionnelles des aliments et fourrages tropicaux destinés aux animaux d’élevage  - Heuzé et al., 2019. INRAE Unité de Recherches Zootechniques. Centre de recherche Antilles-Guyane, Petit-Bourg, (Guadeloupe) France

Moulinkilia est un compendium en langue française sur les principales ressources alimentaires locales pour les animaux d’élevage de la Guadeloupe, réalisé à partir des travaux réalisés dans le cadre du programme Feedipedia (INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ et FAO, http://www.feedipedia.org/).

Opinion paper: Phasing out of the aid provided to the livestock sector during expectedly recurrent emergencies - Makkar, 2024. animal

Open access opinion paper that makes a case that the emergency aid do more harm than good to African countries. It is valid for all the fields of agriculture but has direct consequence for animal agriculture. The context here is the aid provided during emergencies that are foreseeable recurrent.

The role of livestock in food security, poverty reduction and wealth creation in West Africa The role of livestock in food security, poverty reduction and wealth creation in West Africa - Molina-Flores et al., 2020. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Accra, 2020

Livestock is key to 377 million people in West Africa and in some countries, up to 60% of the population is involved in livestock production. The demand for animal products is increasing with population growth, urbanization, growing middle class, and due to shifting consumer preferences towards animal products. To meet this growing demand, countries in West Africa must engage in accelerated sustainable livestock production undertaking. Livestock development is key to eradicate hunger and poverty. This book attempts to provide up-to-date, and reliable information on the potentials, opportunities, and challenges of the livestock subsector in West Africa. 

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