Check out the second issue of our newest publication series, Best Practices Notes! Smallholder farmers and agricultural development workers are reporting changes in climate all over the world, and this BPN gives principles and practices to help mediate its effects on agriculture.
We welcome your feedback through the "Best Practices Forum." We are eager to hear your thoughts on agricultural practices that you find to be most effective, as well as any suggested topics for future BPNs.
Main articles featured in this EDN are: "Lablab (Lablab purpureus), a New Staple Crop for the Sudano Sahel;" "Further Support for the Use of Lablab in Dry Areas;" and "Concentrating Manure near Crop Plants Boosts Soil Fertility;" and "Trace Elements and Human Health."
Also included: "Upcoming Events;" and "From Our Regional Impact Centers."
Tropical Agricultural Development Courses, Levels I and II
Course participants will gain an introduction to aspects of international poverty and community development and an orientation to ECHO in this one-week course. They will also receive instruction on proven agricultural principles and practices, systems and technologies to meet agricultural and nutritional needs of impoverished farmers.
This intermediate class is geared toward experienced overseas workers and nationals with involvement in agricultural development or those who have participated in TAD I. Course attendees will participate in an in-depth look at sustainable farming practices for soil and water conservation, integrated techniques for small-scale farms, underutilized plants & their uses and field case studies from various regions of the world.
