@article{Zoromé_Pousga_Orounladji_Sanogo_2026, title={Typology of agro-pastoralists and animal feeding practices under agro-ecological framework in the Guiriko region, western Burkina Faso}, volume={10}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijhaf.10.2.3}, DOI={10.22161/ijhaf.10.2.3}, abstractNote={<jats:p>In ruminant production systems, several strategies and practices are adopted coping with forage deficits. This study aimed to identify these strategies and analyze the agricultural practices implemented on agro-pastoral farms. It was conducted among 287 agro-pastoralists. Data were processed using R and SPSS software. The results revealed three categories of agro-pastoralists: small-scale, medium-scale, and large-scale. Small-scale agro-pastoralists mainly use fields (77%) and fallow land (64%) to feed their animals. In response to forage deficits, they store crop residues (73%). For crop production, they rely on animal traction (71%) and apply organic manure (54%). Medium-scale agro-pastoralists exploit fields (82%) and pasture areas (55%) to feed their animals. Faced with feed constraints, they store crop residues (77%), use feed supplements (68%), exploit spontaneous fodder trees on rangelands (59%), and reduce herd size (55%). In crop production, they use animal traction (91%), apply organic manure (77%), and practice rotational penning (55%). Large-scale agro-pastoralists use fields (89%), lowlands (56%), and grazing areas (56%) for livestock feeding. They store crop residues (86%), practice supplementation (59%), exploit spontaneous fodder trees on rangelands (53%), cultivate fodder crops (51%), and mow and store natural fodder (50%). In crop production, they use animal traction (89%), practice rotational penning (76%), and apply organic manure (69%). This study identified the strategies adopted by agro-pastoralists to ensure ruminants feeding. To improve these production systems, we recommend prioritizing agroecological practices such as legume fodder crop cultivation, along with better management of crop and animal by-products, for a better sustainable agro pastoral production.</jats:p>}, number={2}, journal={International Journal of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food science}, publisher={AI Publications}, author={Zoromé, Idrissa and Pousga, Salimata and Orounladji, Boko Michel and Sanogo, Souleymane}, year={2026}, pages={21–28} }