Comparative study between new valley and Assiut governorates in socio-economic characteristics and herd composition of smallholders crop livestock production system

الملخص EN

This research was designed to study the socio-economic characteristics and ruminant for smallholders of crop/livestock production system.

Data were collected to enhance understanding of agriculture in general and ruminant production.

The primary data for this study were obtained using a pre-tested questionnaire.

Accordingly, 70 households from seven villages of EL-Kharga (Aljazayir, Bulaq, Nasir Althawra, Bortseid, Sharikat 55, Alkartum and Sanaa) and 70 households from seven villages of EL-Ghanaim (Almushayiea, Awlad muhamad, Aleazayiza, Aleamiriu, Dayr Alganadila, Aleizbat Aljadida and Eizbat Aldawik) were collected.

Located in EL-Kharaga and EL-Aghanaim were randomly selected to participate in this study.