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A Prickly Cactus Journey: From Hellish Plant to Farmers' Darling
The cactus pear (known by its scientific name as Opuntia ficus-indica) was not always accepted in Pakistan as a source of food for animals, much less as a fruit fit for human consumption. It was commonly believed to be the ...
Innovation in family farming in Europe and Central Asia
In the 39th Session of the European Commission on Agriculture (ECA) held in Budapest, Hungary on 22-23 September 2015, as a panel expert; Botir Dosov, Innovation Platform facilitator, CGIAR Research Program on Dryland ...
Process of Growing Own-Rooted Seedlings of Fruit Crops and Grapes
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Drylands System East & Southern Africa - East Shewa Transect Diversification into Goat Production: A Training and Consultative Workshop
The blog describes a training and consultation workshop for Adami Tullu Researchers encompassing breeders, animal nutritionists and socio-economists organized by ICARDA on 14-15 December 2015 in Addis Ababa. The purpose ...
Drip Irrigation in Uzbekistan
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Establishing pistachio plantations in arid lands of Kyrgyzstan
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Stove-For-Work: An Approach to Reduce Vulnerability to CC and Improve Livelihoods
The adverse effects of environmental degradation are without a doubt predominantly faced by those whose
livelihoods primarily depend on natural resources. Such is the case for over 85% of the Ethiopian people,
who live in ...
Rural advisory and extension services in Central Asia
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Ultrasound diagnosis as low-tech tool for sheep and goat production systems
Productivity and profitability of meat and milk production from small ruminants are geared by reproductive performance. Ultrasound machines may not seem to fit with preconceived ideas for use in extensive, low input systems, ...
Minimum tillage: a costeffective solution for drylands agriculture
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