ECHO Publications
Latest Publication
EDN 171 Now Available!
The Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica): A Natural Treasure for Crop Protection
The Difference-in-Differences Approach to Evaluate the Impact of a Project
Echoes from Our Network: Using Solar Energy in Greenhouse Operations
From ECHO's Seed Bank: Black Gram (Vigna mungo) urd bean, urad dhal
Books, Websites, and Other Resources: Integrating Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge for Sustainable Food Systems in Africa: The Plug-In Principle
ECHO Development Notes (EDN)
In ECHO Development Notes (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.
ECHO Technical Notes (TN)
ECHO Technical Notes (TNs) share in depth information about topics important to those working in the tropics and subtropics. Each document introduces and explains the general concept behind the technological solution, and some include examples or step-by-step instructions.
ECHO Research Notes (RN)
ECHO Research Notes (RNs) share results of first-hand trials and experiments, done by ECHO staff or by network members. Material is authored by ECHO staff (past and present) as well as outside writers, all with experience and knowledge of their subject.
ECHO Best Practice Notes (BPN)
ECHO East Africa Notes is a technical e-bulletin containing articles of interest to agriculture and community development workers in East Africa. Besides English, articles may be translated into Swahili.
ECHO Books
ECHO has two ECHO authored and published books: Amaranth to Zai Holes and Agricultural Options for Small-scale Farmers (also available in epub and separate chapters). ECHO has also published books written by Network members including Roland Bunch's second edition of Restoring the Soil and Dan Foutain's Let's Restore Our Land.
Community Contributions
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ECHO Publications by Release Date
EDN Issue #171
EDN Issue #170
EDN Issue #169
Tire, Sack, and Keyhole Gardens
EDN Issue #168
EDN Issue #167
EDN Issue #166
EDN Issue #165
EDN Issue #164
EDN Issue #163
EAN Issue # 12
AN Issue #43
AN Issue #44
AN Issue #45
AN Issue #46
AN Issue #47
Small-Scale Nursery Management
Integrated Pest Management
Black Soldier Fly Larvae Production
Animal Production Litter Systems
Bamboo Load-Centered Wheelbarrow
EDN Issue #162
EAN Issue #7
EDN Issue #161
EDN Issue #160
EDN Issue #159
EDN Issue #158
EDN Issue #157
EDN Issue #156
EDN Issue #155
EDN Issue #154
EDN Issue #153
EDN Issue #152
EDN Issue #151
EDN Issue #149
EDN Issue #150
Farmer-Centered Climate Change Mitigation
Best Practices for Tropical Dryland Agriculture
EDN Issue #148
Earthbag Seed Banks
AN Issue #42
EDN Issue #147
AN Issue #41
EDN Issue #146
AN Issue #40
EDN Issue #145
AN Issue #39
EDN Issue #144
ECHO Notes de l'Afrique de l'Ouest Numéro 3
100-Fold Vegetable Gardens with Low-Cost Wicking Beds
AN Issue #38
EDN Issue #143
AN Issue #37
Parasitic Plants in African Agriculture
AN Issue #36
EDN Issue #142
Vacuum-Sealing Options for Storing Seeds
AN Issue #35
EDN Issue #141
AN Issue #34 Special Edition
EDN Issue #140
Bamboo for Construction
AN Issue #33
EDN Issue #139
LACN Issue #4
AN Issue #32
EDN Issue #138


