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Innovative Agriculture for Food Security: An integrated agro-ecosystems approach
Agricultural research has improved the lives of millions of people in
the past three decades. But today, poverty, hunger, lack of access
to food and nutrition remain a daily fact of life for millions of people
in many of ...
Promoting safer & more sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides
This initiative promotes sustainable and safer approaches to the management of date palm pests in Iraq, helping to ease farmers from their dependence on chemical sprays while boosting productivity and incomes.
Cactusnet: Promoting the social and ecological benefits of cactus production: Cactus Pear in South Africa: History, challenges and potential
Given the fear of potential invasions by cacti, there is resistance among government officials and farmers to promote the use of spineless Cactus Pear varieties in South Africa. This presents a missed opportunity to utilize ...
Water harvesting increases productivity of degraded range in Morocco
This brief describes preliminary results from a range-rehabilitation effort in Morocco. It is intended to inform policy-makers, donors, and other potential partners and supporters.
Maximizing Rainwater and Nutrient Use in the Volta Basin
Outcome story: Maximizing Rainwater and Nutrient Use in the Volta Basin
Community empowerment strengthens rehabilitation efforts in Yemen
This briefing describes preliminary work on a water harvesting rehabilitation project in Yemen that is implementing an innovative strategy of community engagement. It is aimed at policymakers, donors, and other potential ...
Knowledge management and research for resilience in the Drylands of the Horn of Africa
This paper sets out to explore the issues around
knowledge management - what it is and how it might
be applied, particularly with a view to enhancing
resilience in the Horn of Africa and contributing
to the improved impact ...
Enhancing Water Productivity and Improving Livelihoods Through Drip Irrigation and Better Market Integration in Cambodia
Outcome stories: Enhancing Water Productivity and Improving Livelihoods Through Drip Irrigation and Better Market Integration in Cambodia
Rehabilitating irrigation canals and olive trees boosts farmer income in Jordan
This brief is intended to promote widespread improvement of water delivery systems and rejuvenation of old olive trees in spring-fed irrigation systems in Jordan and elsewhere with similar conditions to increase the amount ...
Cactusnet: Promoting the social and ecological benefits of cactus production: Encouraging Cactus Pear production in South Africa
Increasing demands on already scarce water resources in South Africa require alternative sources of animal feed – specifically crops that are more efficient users of water. One alternative with the potential for widespread ...