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From rural to urban: Exploring livestock farming practices in urbanizing landscapes

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  • Braamhaar, Dagmar J.M.
  • van der Lee, Jan
  • Bebe, Bockline O.
  • Oosting, Simon J.

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Urbanization in Kenya continues to accelerate, reshaping the agricultural landscape and impacting livestock farming practices.

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  • Braamhaar, Dagmar J.M. & van der Lee, Jan & Bebe, Bockline O. & Oosting, Simon J., 2025. "From rural to urban: Exploring livestock farming practices in urbanizing landscapes," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 225(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:225:y:2025:i:c:s0308521x2500037x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104297
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