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1. Application of precision agriculture technologies in grazing: example of goats browsing in forest rangelands of Northern MoroccoThe aim of this study was to characterize patterns of grazing behavior of goats in a Mediterranean forest rangeland. We conducted a one-year study in the Chefchaouen region, Northern Morocco, during two contrasting seasons (spring and summer) using new technological tools. Eight goats were simultaneously fitted with GPS collars and sensors for 3 days during each season. A calibration study and classification tree analysis were used to predict other grazing activities of goats (eating, walking,... Y. Chebli, S. El Otmani, M. Chentouf, J. Hornick, J. Cabaraux |
2. Water Application Efficiency of an Ultisol in Response to Climate Change in Two Agroecological Zones of NigeriaIrrigation and fertilizer application are management practices farmers have adopted to increase food production for the growing population. This has improved crop nutrient absorption and the efficiency of fertilizer applied to the soil. This is essential to reduce plant water stress in a climate changing environment. This study investigated and compared water application efficiency under manual sprinkler irrigation with capillary irrigation method on ultisols located in rainforest and derived... I.A. Egbebi, D.J. Oyedele, F.O. Tijani, O.E. Egbebi |
3. Using Precision Technologies to Monitor the Grazing Activities of Goat in a North African WoodlandIn the north of Africa, browsing on natural pastures is the main source of feed for domestic goats. Livestock farming, particularly grazing goats, constitutes the prevalent agricultural activity in the mountainous areas of Morocco. Data on animal behavioral activities are essential for understanding their feeding and their interaction with the environment in order to define the optimal management intervention strategies. The recent development of precision farming technologies and the increasing... Y. Chebli, M. Chentouf, J. Cabaraux, S. El Otmani |
4. Field Performance of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L) Under Mycorrhizal Inoculation and Phosphorus Level Application in Kashusha, Eastern DrcThe positive effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on yield and phosphorus uptake have already been widely studied. However, the response of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) to mycorrhizal inoculation and phosphorus supply is still poorly documented in South Kivu where the use of fungal biofertilizers is not yet tested. This study was initiated to determine the effect of mycorrhizal inoculation and increasing doses of phosphorus on common bean performance in South Kivu. The study was... A.B. Ndeko, G.B. Chuma, J.M. Mondo, B.N. Nabintu, G.N. Mushagalusa |
5. Monitoring Grazing Goats' Behavior Using Sensors and Satellite Remote SensingThe recent development of new methods for remotely observing animal behavior using electronic sensors such as global positioning systems (GPS) and three-axis accelerometers to monitor and record behavior at different spatial and temporal scales presents real opportunities for better understanding and interpreting the behaviors of grazing animals. The goal of this study was to distinguish different behavioral categories of grazing goats by combining GPS collars, accelerometers, and satellite remote... Y. Chebli, S. El Otmani, J. Cabaraux, M. Chentouf , A. Keli, F. Elame |