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[Competitiveness of Milk Production in view of the Free Trade Agreements in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Colombia] The specific objectives of this study were to: (1) assess, at the farm level, the competitiveness of the systems currently used by small-scale dairy producers in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Colombia; (2) evaluate the effect of technological changes introduced to farms and market chains on the competitiveness of systems used by these producers; (3) describe the main elements of the free trade agreements CAFTA and NAFTA with the United States and analyze the most important implications these have for small-scale dairy producers; and (4) analyze how study results will influence the definition of R&D priorities. 74 p.
Keywords: Animal husbandry; Dairy cattle; Milk production; Productivity; Small farms; Economic competition; Technological changes; Trade; Marketing; Treaties; Nicaragua; Costa Rica; Colombia
/Impact from the Adoption of Improved Forages in Smallholder Farms in Central America. This study aims to estimate the benefits received by 56 producers who adopted improved forages as part of a project carried out in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica in terms of increased productivity, stocking rate, and income due to the additional sale of milk and beef in retribution for family labor. 17 p. 21.5 x 27.5 cm. Bilingual: in Spanish and English.
Keywords: Cattle; Pastures; Mixed pastures; Feed grasses; Feed legumes; Brachiaria; Cratylia argentea; Arachis pintoi; Innovation adoption; Varieties; Meat production; Milk production; Costs; Income; Small farms; Central America
[The Beef Chain in Costa Rica] This study aims to characterize and analyze the beef chain in Costa Rica and accordingly identify and recommend lines of action that would optimize its operation and facilitate greater participation, particularly of small actors, in processes different from those of primary production. As a strategy, this would help improve the adoption of technologies as well as livestock productivity and profitability. The study seeks to generate strategic information necessary to establish priorities and implement lines of action directed toward public and private actors responsible for promoting technological change and enhancing the competitiveness of the country's livestock agroindustries. In addition, experience will be gained and analytical instruments developed that can be applied in similar studies elsewhere in the region. 68 p. 21.5 x 27.5 cm.
Keywords: Animal husbandry; Cattle; Meat production; Productivity; Economic competition; Technological changes; Trade; Marketing; Economic indicators; Surveys; Productive chains; Costa Rica
This brochure presents the findings of ongoing or completed agronomic adaptation and animal production studies conducted with Mulato II in the tropical lowlands of China, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, and several Central American countries, particularly Panama. 21 p. 16.5 x 24 cm. Also available in Spanish and Portuguese.
Keywords: Brachiaria; Brachiaria ruziziensis; Brachiaria decumbens; Brachiaria brizantha; High yielding varieties; Hybrids; Feed grasses; Genetic stability; Adaptation; Nutritive value; Plant breeding; Acid soils; Resistance to injurious factors; Drought resistance; Pest resistance; Disease resistance; Crop yield; Fertilizer application; Animal production; Crop management; Colombia; Central America; Mexico; Philippines
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