
Sep 18, 2007 Poultry production systems are outlined under the social and physical environmental conditions of Ethiopia. The results of research on the performance of local domestic fowl and on the performance and adaptability of imported stocks and resulting crosses with native fowl are also assessed. Farmyard/backyard type production, in which native fowl ... PRODUCTION IN ETHIOPIA Background In Ethiopia, agriculture contributes more than a quarter of the gross domestic product and export earnings. Livestock is an integral part of the agricultural system in Ethiopia, accounting for about 40% of the agricultural domestic product (Amsalu and Addisu, 2014 Stapleton, 2016), and providing employment to over