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Screening for Cold Tolerant Cactus Species (Opuntia ficus-indica) for West Asia Region
The identification of the cold tolerant Opuntia species to increase their
cultivation in West Asia region where the cold winter conditions limit their
adaptation is the primary yet the most critical step. The International ...
Promoting sustainable solutions to overcome feed shortages
Livestock farmers across the Dry Areas of the world are forced to contend with multiple constraints – not least the limited availability of feed, a resource that is becoming scarcer with the effects of climate change: lower ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable native shrub species: Atriplex halimus: mitigating highly saline soils
One of the most commonly planted shrubs in the Mediterranean, Atriplex halimus is known for its remediation of degraded rangelands and salt-affected areas. It is commonly used as a forage plant for sheep and goats in arid ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable native grass species: Stipa lagascae: A heavy, adaptable grass that provides high quality hay
Stipa lagascae is a perennial bunchgrass that is highly palatable for livestock. It is also harvested and dried as high quality hay for summer feed. This plant is found in humid to arid areas across the Mediterranean and ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable grass/forage species: Buffel Grass: A resilient, drought-tolerant forage species to alleviate feed shortages and feeding costs
One of the most drought-tolerant of the commonly sown grasses, Cenchrus ciliaris occurs naturally in areas with an average annual rainfall that ranges from 100 mm to approximately 1,000 mm, but most commonly between 300 ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable native shrub species: Fire Bush: the multipurpose sand dune stabilizer
Fire Bush – or Arta - is an excellent pastoral species for fixing soil and providing a source of protein for livestock. Its wood is highly prized as fuel, as it burns smokeless. It grows in course sandy dessert soils and ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable shrub species: Retama: A resilient, pioneer plant for rangeland rehabilitation and stable ecosystems
Retama is noted as an important multi-purpose species in need of conservation. It is a drought-tolerant legume species native to the Mediterranean, which is beneficial for dune stabilization and rangeland rehabilitation. ...
Household Survey on Landscape Depression Management, OFID
This is the household survey that is being used by the project to collect data on landscape depression use.
Training Course on Principles & Applications of Effective Rangeland Management & Monitoring in the Dry Areas of the World
With the financial support from the Arab Fund for Socio Economic Development (AFSED), European Union (EU), The OPEC Fund International Development (OFID) and The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the ...