Author: Centro Internacional de Agricultura TropicalPublisher:
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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CIAT in the 1990s and Beyond
Author: Centro Internacional de Agricultura TropicalPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
CIAT, CIMMYT, and CIP
Author: Publisher: CIAT
ISBN: 9789589183434
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Global Agenda for Livestock Research
Author: P. GardinerPublisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9291460028
Category : Livestock
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
An Atlas of Cassava in Africa
Author: Simon E. CarterPublisher: CIAT
ISBN: 9789589183380
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Soil Management
Author: Bobby A. StewartPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9781566700764
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
The experiments and experiences discussed in Soil Management carefully document crop production systems with well-defined boundaries. These long-term agronomic trials provide a valuable data resource that has, until now, been largely ignored by both the research community and the sustainability experts. With a rigorous definition of sustainability and this data, the sustainability of various cropping systems will be more clearly illustrated than any previous effort. Particular emphasis is given to research involving the tropics and sub-tropics. This book is unique in providing an experimental basis for sustainable management of soil resources. It describes technological options for sustainable management of soil resources and identifies priorities for additional long-term experimentation needed in key ecoregions. Topics discussed include changes in soil processes and properties, environmental quality, soil management, soil dynamics, soil organic matter, and nutrient cycling. Soil Management is for those who ask whether agriculture is sustainable, want to analyze or review sustainability experiments and experiences, or wish to initiate new long-term trials. It is a valuable reference on soil processes and an excellent text for courses in soil management.
Non-Governmental Organizations and the State in Latin America
Author: Anthony BebbingtonPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000944050
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
This presents twenty specially commissioned case studies of farmer participatory approaches to agricultural innovation initiated by NGOs in Latin America. Beginning with a broad review of institutional activity at the grassroots, the authors set the case material within the context of NGO relations with the State and their contribution to democratisation and the consolidation of rural civil society. Specific questions are raised: how good/bad are NGOs at promoting technological innovation and addressing constraints to change in present agriculture?; how effective are NGOs at strengthening grassroots organizations? and how do/will donor pressures influence NGOs and their links to the State? This title is part of a series on Non-Governmental Organizations co-ordinated by the Overseas Development Institute. To complete this comprehensive review and critique there are two other regional case study volumes on Asia and Africa and an overview volume, Reluctant Partners?
Pastures for the Tropical Lowlands
Author: Centro Internacional de Agricultura TropicalPublisher: CIAT
ISBN: 9789589183458
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Introduction; Tropical pastures target environments; Regional germplasm evaluation: A portfolio of germplasm options for the major ecosystems of tropical amarica; Methodological challenges in pasture research; Germplasme case study: Brachiaria species; Germplasm case study: Arachis pintoi; Integrating the native savanna resource with improved pastures; Experiences at the interface of research and development with tropical pastures; The role of pastures in production systems; Soil-plant factors and prodesses affscting productivity in ley farming; tropical pastures program: bibliobraphy of publictions, 1985-1991; Acronyms; abbreviations.
Sustainable Crop - Livestock Production for Improved Livelihoods and Natural Resource Management in West Africa
Author: Williams, Timothy O. Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789291461615
Category : Agricultural systems
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Amazonia
Author: Nigel J. H. SmithPublisher: United Nations University Press
ISBN: 9789280809060
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Amazonia under siege; Environmental threats; Forces of change and societal responses; Forest conservation and management; Silviculture and plantation crops; Agro-forestry and perennial cropping systems; Ranching problems and potential on the uplands; Land-use dynamics on the Amazon flood plain; Trends and opportunities.
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