Author: I. Okike
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789291460960
Category : Agricultural intensification
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Agricultural Intensification and Efficiency in the West African Savannahs
Author: I. Okike
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789291460960
Category : Agricultural intensification
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789291460960
Category : Agricultural intensification
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Fertility of Soils
Author: Christian J.M.G. Pieri
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642843204
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Can a continuous growth of agriculture be achieved in the sub-Sahara region without inducing irreversible damage to the ecosystem? Until now, doubts have been expressed as to the actual capacity of the soils to sustain a desirable increase of production which can match the requirements of a fast-growing population. Thirty years of investigation and a renewed comprehensive interpretation of research data on soil fertility show that a sustainable agriculture growth could be a practical possibility in a savannah region.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642843204
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Can a continuous growth of agriculture be achieved in the sub-Sahara region without inducing irreversible damage to the ecosystem? Until now, doubts have been expressed as to the actual capacity of the soils to sustain a desirable increase of production which can match the requirements of a fast-growing population. Thirty years of investigation and a renewed comprehensive interpretation of research data on soil fertility show that a sustainable agriculture growth could be a practical possibility in a savannah region.
Sustainable Intensification
Author: Jules N. Pretty
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136529276
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Continued population growth, rapidly changing consumption patterns and the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation are driving limited resources of food, energy, water and materials towards critical thresholds worldwide. These pressures are likely to be substantial across Africa, where countries will have to find innovative ways to boost crop and livestock production to avoid becoming more reliant on imports and food aid. Sustainable agricultural intensification - producing more output from the same area of land while reducing the negative environmental impacts - represents a solution for millions of African farmers. This volume presents the lessons learned from 40 sustainable agricultural intensification programmes in 20 countries across Africa, commissioned as part of the UK Government's Foresight project. Through detailed case studies, the authors of each chapter examine how to develop productive and sustainable agricultural systems and how to scale up these systems to reach many more millions of people in the future. Themes covered include crop improvements, agroforestry and soil conservation, conservation agriculture, integrated pest management, horticulture, livestock and fodder crops, aquaculture, and novel policies and partnerships.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136529276
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Continued population growth, rapidly changing consumption patterns and the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation are driving limited resources of food, energy, water and materials towards critical thresholds worldwide. These pressures are likely to be substantial across Africa, where countries will have to find innovative ways to boost crop and livestock production to avoid becoming more reliant on imports and food aid. Sustainable agricultural intensification - producing more output from the same area of land while reducing the negative environmental impacts - represents a solution for millions of African farmers. This volume presents the lessons learned from 40 sustainable agricultural intensification programmes in 20 countries across Africa, commissioned as part of the UK Government's Foresight project. Through detailed case studies, the authors of each chapter examine how to develop productive and sustainable agricultural systems and how to scale up these systems to reach many more millions of people in the future. Themes covered include crop improvements, agroforestry and soil conservation, conservation agriculture, integrated pest management, horticulture, livestock and fodder crops, aquaculture, and novel policies and partnerships.
Farming Systems of the African Savanna
Author: A. Ker
Publisher: IDRC
ISBN: 0889367930
Category : Agricultural systems
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Farming Systems of the African Savanna: A continent in crisis
Publisher: IDRC
ISBN: 0889367930
Category : Agricultural systems
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Farming Systems of the African Savanna: A continent in crisis
Mixed Farming
Author: Maja Slingerland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural systems
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Conclusion.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural systems
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Conclusion.
Policies for Livestock Development in the Ethiopian Highlands
Author: Samuel Benin
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789291461066
Category : Agricultural systems
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In addition, although use of animal health services, and adoption of improved livestock breeds and modern management practices have increased, ownership of various types of livestock has declined.
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789291461066
Category : Agricultural systems
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In addition, although use of animal health services, and adoption of improved livestock breeds and modern management practices have increased, ownership of various types of livestock has declined.
Potential for Increasing Producers' Income from Wool, Fibre and Pelts in Central Asia
Author: Carol Kerven
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789291461196
Category : Animal fibers
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Commercial channels for wool, fibres and pelts have developed more slowly in the transition period, although commercial demand is now causing a partial revival in the industry.
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789291461196
Category : Animal fibers
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Commercial channels for wool, fibres and pelts have developed more slowly in the transition period, although commercial demand is now causing a partial revival in the industry.
Nature and Determinants of Collective Action for Woodlot Management in Northern Ethiopia
Author: Berhanu Gebremedhin
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789291461073
Category : Community forests
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN: 9789291461073
Category : Community forests
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The Earthscan Reader in Rural-Urban Linkages
Author: Cecilia Tacoli
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317762673
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
With accelerating urbanization and growing inter-dependence of rural and urban dwellers on the markets and resources they each offer, rural urban linkages have become a very important focus in recent years for research and policy relating to local and national economic development, poverty reduction and governance. The emergence of new livelihoods based on diversified income sources and mobility reflects profound social, cultural and economic transformations, and new forms of resource allocation and use. This volume collects the key contributions in the field, covering the conceptual background, the key issues and the current debates, locating different approaches in their wider intellectual and historical contexts. It also includes important recent empirical work from all the relevant geographical regions that that will be the basis for future thinking. Fifteen papers are clearly organized around the principal themes and accompanied by a valuable editorial introduction clearly setting out the issues, the arguments and the evidence. Suggestions for further reading and additional information sources are also included. Published with IIED.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317762673
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
With accelerating urbanization and growing inter-dependence of rural and urban dwellers on the markets and resources they each offer, rural urban linkages have become a very important focus in recent years for research and policy relating to local and national economic development, poverty reduction and governance. The emergence of new livelihoods based on diversified income sources and mobility reflects profound social, cultural and economic transformations, and new forms of resource allocation and use. This volume collects the key contributions in the field, covering the conceptual background, the key issues and the current debates, locating different approaches in their wider intellectual and historical contexts. It also includes important recent empirical work from all the relevant geographical regions that that will be the basis for future thinking. Fifteen papers are clearly organized around the principal themes and accompanied by a valuable editorial introduction clearly setting out the issues, the arguments and the evidence. Suggestions for further reading and additional information sources are also included. Published with IIED.
Challenges and opportunities for enhancing sustainable cowpea production: proceedings of the World Cowpea Conference III held at IITA, 4-8 September 2000
Author:
Publisher: IITA
ISBN: 9781311908
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Publisher: IITA
ISBN: 9781311908
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description