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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 ...
Process of Growing Own-Rooted Seedlings of Fruit Crops and Grapes
Blog on Process of Growing Own-Rooted Seedlings of Fruit Crops and Grapes
Modena, il grano di Filippo contro la fame nel mondo
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varietà di grano duro resistente alle alte temperature per sfamare milioni di persone, a
cominciare da quelle che vivono nel bacino del fiume Senegal fino ad arrivare, in
prospettiva, a tutte quelle africane colpite ...
The interview: ICARDA's Soil Conservation and Land Management Specialist on why dryland soils matter
Interview with Dr Claudio Zucca
Drip Irrigation in Uzbekistan
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How can financial incentives enhance agricultural development?
Financial incentives clearly have a role to play in sustainable development strategies. However, incentives alone will not work –a favorable enabling environment and institutional arrangements are also required to enhance ...
Publication Review: Lessons learned in sustainable land management in drylands
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Establishing pistachio plantations in arid lands of Kyrgyzstan
Blog on Establishing pistachio plantations in arid lands of Kyrgyzstan
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 ...
Balancing climate related changes in Tajikistan’s farmlands
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