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  1. Crocodiles as a resource for the tropics:

    The panel that produced this report met in Papua New Guinea in May, 1981. Its purpose was to consider the principles of the Papua New Guinea crocodile farming program and their implications for economic development and for the management and survival of crocodilians elsewhere.
    639.399 NAT

  2. Resource-Efficient Farming Methods for Tanzania

    Proceedings of Workshop on Resource-Efficient Farming Methods for Tanzania, May 16-20, 1983, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Science, University of Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Tanzania. The technologies discussed at this workshop cenetered on agricultural nutrient conservation,...
    631.584 UOD

  3. Natural Crop Protection: Based on Local Farm Resources in the Tropics and Subtropics (1987)

    Gaby Stoll. Includes index. Translated by: John Coates. pests rice maize legumes vegetables fruits storage insecticidal plants ashes baits traps vegetable oils mineral substances
    632.9 STO | PF.004

  4. Beginning agriculture: A course for primary schools teacher's book 3

    James MIGWI et al This book includes units on man in his environment and correct land use, animal keeping and land use, sources and uses of water on the farm, agricultural products and their value, food processing, storage and marketing, general animal management, housing for farm animals, and other farm...
    630. MIG

  5. Gender Impacts of Small-Farm Commercialization (SFC) on Household Resource Management and Livelihoods

    This study identifies and examines small farm commercialization activities and pathways in the forest and transitional zones of Ghana, drawing on some experiences from the savannah zone as well. The effects of small farm commercialization on gender roles and relationships, as well as on...
    305. FAO

  6. Sustainable water management in smallholder farming: theory and practice

    Sara Finley Water is critical to all human activities, but access to this crucial resource is increasingly limited by competition and the effects of climate change. In agriculture, water management is key to ensuring good and sustained crop yields, maintaining soil health, and safeguarding the long-term...
    631.7 FIN

  7. Beginning agriculture: a course for primary schools teachers book 4

    This book provides teaching materials on farm tools and equipment, farm structures, soil management, land use and farming systems, growing and managing pastures, feeding farm animals, keeping animals healthy, managing animals, keeping bees, crop protection, growing trees on the farm, growing...
    630. MIG

  8. Good farmers: traditional agricultural resource management in Mexico and Central America

    Gene C. Wilken Is traditional farming a thing of the past? Have we fallen into a technological trap where the modernization of agriculture is the only solution to world food production? Focusing on the farming practices of Mexico and Central America,Good Farmersexamines in detail the effectiveness of...
    338.109 WIL

  9. The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer

    Joel Salatin Foodies and environmentally minded folks often struggle to understand and articulate the fundamental differences between the farming and food systems they endorse and those promoted by Monsanto and friends. With visceral stories and humor from Salatin's half-century as a "lunatic" farmer, Salatin...
    363. SAL

  10. Collective Action for Managing Natural Resources: A manual for identifying stakeholders CIAT Publication No. 316

    Helle Munk Ravnborg et al This manual or primer is a methodological tool by which we can facilitate collective action to permit the adequate management of natural resources within a given area. The manual is directed at extension workers and researchers who work with farmers and other users of a region's natural...
    363.7 RAV