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  1. 1984-01-01 This paper discusses the general theory involved in recycling agricultural wastes and several popular methods. It does not present detailed practical examples. It is important to stress that the choice of recycling method will depend on the type of waste available and on the end use the farmer...
  2. This report describes what is meant by, and the principles involved in designing and operating, a correctly "structured" system. We have explained how, and described the circumstances in which, a well-planned supply-based system is capable of providing an irrigation service that for all practical...
  3. This booklet was developed as a training aid for use in irrigation workshops conducted for small farmers and technicians in the Peruvian highlands through USAID. Much of the agriculture there takes place on stepp slopes, shallow soils and small farm plots. Irrigation extension personnel found the...
  4. 1980-01-01 Small Farm Grain Storage is a set of how-to manuals. Together these volumes provide a comprehensive overview of storage problems and considerations as they relate to the small farmer. The authors recommend the volumes be purchased as a set because the material forms an excellent and complete...
  5. 1983-01-01 The approach adopted in this book is that, in a given farming situation, there are certain tasks that need to be carried out in order to produce a crop, and certain conditions exist which will affect the way these tasks can be carried out. It describes the characteristics of a number of...
  6. 1991-01-01 Successful Small-Scale Farming introduces anyone owning (or planning to own) a small farm to both the harsh realities and the real potential involved in making a full-or part-time living on the land. Karl Schwenke's clear-eyed approach to the best farming methods covers a wide range of proven...
  7. 1998-01-01 A series of articles on how to farm better including information on the SALT technologies. (Sloping Agriculture Land Technology) 96 pages, illustrated 1 notebook
  8. 1998-01-01 256 pages, illustrated
  9. 1973-01-01 Everyone who has ever dreamed of getting back to the soil will derive from Maurice Grenville Kains' practical and easy-to-understand discussions a more complete view of what small-scale farming means. Countless readers ofFive Acres and Independencehave come away with specific projects to begin...
  10. 1998-07-01 192 pages, illustrated