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Drought Management Strategies among Agro-Pastoral Communities in Non-E quilibrium Kalahari Ecosystems
(2011)
Rural Kalahari communities whose livelihoods are heavily dependent on rain-fed agriculture are
exposed to increasing intensity and frequency of drought spells. Subsequently their resilience is gradually
being eroded and ...
Genetics of adaptation in domestic farm animals: A review
(University of Nairobi., 2010)
This review summarizes available information on genetics of adaptation in major livestock species focusing on small ruminants. Adaptation to humans and consequences of domestication on predator aversion, mechanisms of ...
Climate change and the emergence of helter-skelter livelihoods among the pastoralists of Samburu east district, Kenya
(2011-01)
Climate change impacts livelihoods adversely in dry-lands of Northern Kenya in terms of longer and harsher droughts, shorter and intense precipitation and floods. Climate change interlocks with peoples life-worlds differently ...
The perfect drought? Constraints limiting Kalahari agro-pastoral communities from coping and adapting
(Academic Journals, 2011-03)
Rural Kalahari agro-pastoral communities of Southern Africa have been exposed to drought shocks
throughout history and have adapted their livelihoods accordingly. Yet, drought continues to disrupt or
threaten to disrupt ...