Proceedings

National Workshop-Seminar

Sustainable Livestock Production on Local Feed Resources

 

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

January  18-20^th 2000

 

Organized and Sponsored by

 

 

UAF University of Agriculture  and Forestry National University of Ho Chi Minh City

sida -SAREC Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency,  Department For Research Cooperation-SAREC

 

Objectives:

 

·      Review of progress of the eighth, ninth and tenth years of activities in the research and technology transfer projects in Vietnam funded by SAREC

·      Presentation of the results of experiments aimed at improving the  sustainability of livestock-based farming systems in Vietnam.

·      Evaluation of technology transfer activities on farms of elements of sustainable livestock-based farming systems

·      To provide an opportunity for young Vietnamese researchers to present their findings at a national seminar and to exchange experiences with invited national and international scientists.

·      To improve understanding and cooperation among farmers, scientists and decision-makers and to increase the impact of sustainable livestock-based farming systems in Vietnam