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Performance assessment of CropSyst model for yield and nitrogen uptake and water use of crops in hot arid north western Rajasthan
The crop yield and water productivity is a complex indicator because it can be ascribed mainly to agro-techniques, plant factors, and environment. Appropriate crop management strategies to improve yield and water productivity ...
Integrated watershed development for food security and sustainable improvement of livelihoods in Bahrani, Pakistan
ICARDA, in association with the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (Vienna), the Barani Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), the Soil and Water Conservation Research Institute (SAWCRI), the National ...
Ties that Bind: Africa and ICARDA
ICARDA has long-standing outreach programs in North Africa, the Nile Valley, and the Red Sea region (Fig 2). In its current strategic plan, the Center will extend its work to the drylands of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Quantification of the Terrestrial Phytomass and Carbon in the Mountainous Forest Ecosystem Using Remote Sensing and In-Situ Observations
The aim of this research was to develop an understanding of how mountainous forests function in relation to forest phytomass and
carbon accumulation in the terrestrial vegetation pools which will help develop options for ...
Introduction of Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) as a multi-purpose crop under intensive production system
In Pakistan, rangelands are the major source of feed for about 167.5 million heads of livestock. At present rangelands are being grazed by all kinds of livestock. About 40 percent of feed requirements for horses, donkeys ...
Analysis of pre-requisite and framework for introducing potato crop in non-traditional Anantapuramu district of Andhra Pardesh
As per FAOSTAT database, India is the second largest producer of potatoes (45.34 million tonne in 2013) after
China (88.99 million tonne in 2013). However, Indian potato production has not been uniformly distributed over ...
Improving the livelihoods of dryland farmers through the introduction of potato cropping: a proposal based on detailed SWOT analysis
FAO has identified potato as a crop for ensuring future food security for the global poor,
particularly in the developing countries. Strength of this analysis was demonstrated in
India during 2003 and 2013 in terms of ...
Modelling Trends in Streamflow and Groundwater Storage in an Agricultural Basin: A Case Study of Himayat Sagar Catchment, India
The most visible signs of hydrologic change in a catchment can be observed from trends in streamflow and groundwater levels. Increasing irrigation and associated groundwater extraction, as well as interception of runoff ...
Questionnaire for the Farmer Field Day on Cactus Plantation Held on 29-05-2015
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE FARMER FIELD DAY on Cactus Plantation Held on 29-05-2015
Seed Info No. 31
Seed Info aims to stimulate information exchange and communication among seed staff in the Central
and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) region. The purpose is to contribute towards the development of
stronger national ...