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Enhancing Food Security in Arab Countries
A research for development initiative working across ten countries to raise wheat production and reduce the Arab World’s growing dependence on costly wheat imports.
“Feed and Forages” in Tunisia (Short version)
The film shows main activities of ICARDA in Tunisia concerning feed and forages. After a general introduction of ICARDAs main activities, different innovations like pellets, feed blocks, Sulla, silage in bags and cactus ...
Perception and use of crop residues in CA practicing farms in CLCA II targeted project areas: results of a field study and survey
This presentation discusses an analysis of farmers’ perception of CLCA systems and crop residues management in semi-arid areas of Tunisia.
“Feed and Forages” in Tunisia (Long version)
The film shows main activities of ICARDA in Tunisia concerning feed and forages. After a general introduction of ICARDAs main activities, different innovations like pellets, feed blocks, Sulla, silage in bags and cactus ...
Intégration de l’elevage en Agriculture de Conservation
The presentation "Optimizing cereal stubble grazing by sheep" shows that: i) Livestock can be perfectly integrated into Conservation Agriculture (CA) notably through its role in nutrient recycling; ii) Forage crops introduced ...
Soil Cover under CA system: essential interface of a CLCA system
This presentation sheds light on the importance of the Soil Cover as an essential interface of CLCA systems.
Cactusnet: Promoting the social and ecological benefits of cactus production: Promoting Cactus as an alternative and sustainable livestock feed
Given their high-water efficiency and ability to withstand extremely dry conditions, cactus is increasingly being recognized as a more sustainable alternative to traditional livestock forage in dryland areas. This high-energy, ...
SOIL ORGANIC CARBON AND NITROGEN STATUS UNDER FALLOW AND CEREAL-LEGUME SPECIES IN A TUNISIAN SEMI-ARID CONDITIONS
Proper crop rotation might help to conserve soil fertility among small scale farmers in dry areas. A study was carried out at Tunisia station to evaluate the effect of crops in the rotation on evaluation and some nutrient ...
Chemical composition, insecticidal and in vitro anthelmintic activitiesof Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae) essential oil
Antipathogenic properties of plants’ essential oils have been investigated to substitute for drugs henceovercome drug resistance. This study investigated the insecticidal and antigastrointestinal parasite effectsof fresh ...
Potential anthelmintic effect of Capparis spinosa (Capparidaceae) as related to its polyphenolic content and antioxidant activity
Capparis spinosa is cultivated for several proprieties and the different parts of the plant (flower buds,
fruits, leaf and seeds) have been employed in drugs, foods and cosmetics. This study aimed to explore the ...