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Bush encroachment in sub-Saharan Africa: causes, impacts, and management strategies - A review
Bush encroachment, the spread of woody vegetation into grass-dominated areas, poses a significant threat to Sub-Saharan Africa's rangelands, biodiversity, and local communities. Climate change, overgrazing, improper fire ...
Promotion du figuier de Barbarie dans les systèmes agrosylvopastoraux à faible pluviométrie d’Asie du Sud et du MENA
A chapter in Agroecology Transformation for Sustainable Food Systems: Insight on FRANCE-CGIAR Research, The publication reflects the enormous opportunity ahead to enhance the complementarity of crop and livestock farming ...
Jessour for diversified and resilient agroecological systems to ensure food security and sustainable livelihoods in arid ecosystems
Poster presented at the 5th World Congress on Agroforestry: “Transitioning to a Viable World”. Québec, Canada, July 17-20, 2022: For agricultural production, exploiting mountain slopes for rainwater runoff collection is a ...
Watershed rehabilitation using rainwater harvesting and shrub establishment methods in Northern Afghanistan
Watershed rangelands in Northern Afghanistan provide various ecosystem services that support the livelihoods of local people, but they are now highly degraded essentially due to the continuous high grazing pressure and ...
Challenges of the 21st Century: Implications for Sustainable Rangeland Restoration in the Dry Areas
Presentation on the implications of the challenges faced in the 21st century for sustainable rangeland restoration in dry areas. In addition to the limiting and successful factors that affected large-scale rehabilitation ...
Response of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica Mill.) to boron and farmyard manure application under arid soils conditions in Kutch, Gujarat
As livestock is an important component of livelihoods in the arid regions of Kutch in Gujarat, India, smallholder farmers have difficulties in cultivating fodder crops during the driest seasons of the year. Water scarcity ...
FAO-GLF Digital Forum: The beneficial role of extensive grazing for the restoration of dryland ecosystems
The digital forum is hosted jointly by the Global Landscapes Forum and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Dr. Mounir Louhaichi was invited to contribute to the FAO-GLF Digital Forum. He ...
Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income
The presentation delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding silvopasture degradation. It investigates the root causes, with a spotlight on the adverse impacts of climate change, improper grazing practices, and ...
Cactus Pear: A Multipurpose Crop and Resilient Feed Source in Dry Environments
Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) emerges as a resilient and multipurpose crop, thriving in harsh environments with minimal inputs and poor-quality soils. This plant, with its adaptability and high water content, offers ...
Organic growth additives to enhance in-vitro propagation for shrub/tree species for rangeland large scale Restoration
The poster on "Organic Growth Additives for In-Vitro Propagation in Rangeland Large-Scale Restoration" highlights the benefits of utilizing organic growth additives (OGA) to enhance the in-vitro propagation of shrub/tree ...