Contribution of crossbred goats to milk production and social welfare in Burundi

Abstract

The on going research programme is aimed at evaluating the performance of an introduced goat production package consisting of crossbred goats (Alpine x Small East African, fodder production, management and milk marketing in the Ngozi area. Over 3500 farmers adopted the technology in the 10-year period from 1980 to 1991. Data are being collected from a sample of these and non-participating farmers. Data will be analysed to optimise the level of crossbreeding, management and input/output for economic benefits, and the overall farm performance.