Potential and constraints of little bag silage for smallholders : Results and experiences from Honduras

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dc.creatorReiber, Christoph
dc.creatorSchultze-Kraft, Rainer
dc.creatorPeters, Michael
dc.creatorHoffmann, Vivian
dc.date2009-04
dc.date2014-10-02T08:33:01Z
dc.date2014-10-02T08:33:01Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T14:43:39Z
dc.descriptionLittle bag silage (LBS) is seen as a low-cost alternative suitable for resource-poor smallholders to alleviate dry-season feed constraints. Within a research project carried out by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture and partners in Honduras, LBS was tested and its use encouraged during farmer training and field days. The present study highlights the most relevant technological and socio-economic potential and constraints of LBS. Surveys and experimental results revealed great vulnerability of plastic bags to pests, particularly rodents, accompanied by high spoilage losses. The main constraints to wider adoption include availability of i) suitable and affordable plastic bags, and ii) appropriate chopping equipment and storage facilities on smallholder farms. LBS proved to be useful and could play an important role in participatory research and extension activities, as a demonstration, experimentation and learning tool that can be used to get small-scale silage novices started with a low-risk technology.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/43965
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/86632
dc.languageen
dc.publisherCambridge University Press
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.subjectfeed crops
dc.subjectbrachiaria brizantha
dc.subjectsilage
dc.subjectdry season
dc.subjectcattle
dc.subjectfarmer participation
dc.subjecthonduras
dc.subjectensilado
dc.subjectestación seca
dc.subjectganado bovino
dc.subjectparticipación de agricultores
dc.titlePotential and constraints of little bag silage for smallholders : Results and experiences from Honduras
dc.typeJournal Article

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