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    Alternative application of oxen power for its optimal use

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    Authors
    Astatke, A.
    Temesgen, M.
    Date
    1998
    Language
    en
    Type
    Conference Paper
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    Limited Access
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    Abstract/Description
    Draught animals have been used in Ethiopia since the third millennium B.C. It has been confined to land preparation and seed covering using the traditional implement 'maresha', pulled mainly by a pair of oxen under a ridged neck yoke. Even though research to replace the 'maresha' and to develop multi purpose use of animal power have been carried in different parts of the country, adoption has been slow until recent years where changes in tillage practices/ implements are becoming visible in some areas of the country. Employing draught animals for alternative animal powered technologies is not yet practiced by Ethiopian farmers at large. The diversified use of draught animals offers an opportunity for optimising the large energy source at hand, especially during the off season period.
    AGROVOC Keywords
    BULLOCKS; ANIMAL POWER; TRADITIONAL FARMING; ETHIOPIA; TILLAGE; TILLAGE EQUIPMENT; RESEARCH
    Subjects
    FARMING SYSTEMS; RESEARCH;
    Countries
    ETHIOPIA
    Regions
    AFRICA; EAST AFRICA
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