Enhancing innovation in livestock value chains through networks: Lessons from fodder innovation case studies in developing countries

Seife Ayele, Alan J. Duncan, A. Larbi, Truong Tan Khanh · 2012 · Science and Public Policy

Summary. Fodder scarcity limits smallholder livestock farmers in developing countries. This paper examines how fodder technologies spread through farmer networks in Ethiopia, Syria, and Vietnam. Fodder innovation succeeds when integrated with other innovations and market activities, and when farmers organize collectively to access markets. The authors argue that combining innovation systems and value chain approaches strengthens smallholder productivity and market outcomes.

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Ayele, S., Duncan, A. J., Larbi, A., & Khanh, T. T.. (2012). Enhancing innovation in livestock value chains through networks: Lessons from fodder innovation case studies in developing countries. Science and Public Policy. https://doi.org/10.1093/scipol/scs022

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DOI: 10.1093/scipol/scs022
Countries: Ethiopia, Syria, Vietnam
Regions: Africa, Asia
Categories: food-systems, innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28