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ECHO Development Notes (EDN)

At the center of our work is ECHO Development Notes (EDN), which we send quarterly to thousands of people in over 160 countries in three languages (English, French, and Spanish). In EDN we share the most helpful, practical information that we come across about growing food under difficult circumstances. 

Within each issue you'll find featured techniques, practices, information and experience to help guide your work in tropical and subtropical agricultural development. Also in EDN are "Echoes from Our Network," "From ECHO's Seed Bank," and more. Issues #1-51 were compiled in the 1990s into the Amaranth to Zai Holes book, which  or you may read it online here. Also, Agricultural Options for Small Scale Farmers, expanded on the foundation from Amaranth to Zai Holes by covering EDN 52 through 100, with articles from outside contributors. Agricultural Options for Small Scale Farmers is available for purchase from the ECHO Bookstore and Amazon.

If you would like to browse EDNs via our Index, please click here.

172 Issues in this Publication (Showing issues 107 - 103) |

EDN Issue #107 - 2010-04-01

Agricultural and Nutritional Options for Impoverished People Living with HIV/AIDS

Advantages of Perennial Vegetables

Resources to Help with Haiti Disaster Response

Coppicing Woodlots

Books, Websites and Other Resources

Faidherbia albida, an Important 'Fertilizer Tree'

Learn two important lessons from the goat and the deer—diversify food options!

EDN Issue #107 Supplement - 2010-04-20

We often come across interesting material related to articles in EDN that could not fit into the available space in the issue. We share the most relevant of those here.

EDN Issue #106 - 2010-01-20

Effect of Sprouting on the Nutrition of Grain and Legume Seeds

Alternative Germination Mixes for Starting Transplants

Seeds of a Warm-Weather Carrot to Try

Important Resources about Trees of Haiti

Resource Rights

EDN Issue #106 Supplement - 2010-01-20

We often come across interesting material related to articles in EDN that could not fit into the available space in the issue. We share the most relevant of those here.

EDN Issue #105 - 2009-10-20

A Low Resource Method to Raise Fish in Haiti

Contributing Articles for EDN

Thinking of Exporting a Plant Product to Europe?

Free Statistical Software for Non-Profits

In Memory of Keith Hess

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea): A major and versatile crop

EDN Issue #105 Supplement - 2009-10-20

We often come across interesting material related to articles in EDN that could not fit into the available space in the issue. We share the most relevant of those here.

EDN Issue #104 - 2009-07-20

Moringa Information from 2006 International Moringa Workshop

Income and Other Benefits from Using Worms to Make Compost

Introducing a New Crop: Reasons Why Seeds Fail

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Variety Trial at ECHO

 

EDN Issue #104 Supplement - 2009-07-20

We often come across interesting material related to articles in EDN that could not fit into the available space in the issue. We share the most relevant of those here.

EDN Issue #103 Supplement - 2009-04-20

We often come across interesting material related to articles in EDN that could not fit into the available space in the issue. We share the most relevant of those here.

EDN Issue #103 - 2009-04-01

Aflatoxin in the Diet Makes the Progression of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Much Worse

How Can a Diet Rich in Phosphorus Lead to Phosphorus Deficiency and Other Deficiencies?

Effect of Neem Leaf Extract on N-Fixing in Beans

Artemisia in the News Again

Baobab Gardens for "Leaf Production

Indigenous Leafy Vegetables