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OFID household survey on landscape depressions
The dataset contains the results of a survey with the purpose to compare practices like barley cultivation in the depressions and improved rangeland in Badia in terms of economic viability in the long term. The survey is ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable tree species: Leucaena leucocephala: A versatile tree producing nutritious fodder for ruminants
Leucaena leucocephala is used mostly as forage for livestock, both after cutting for use as fodder, or direct grazing, typically planted in hedgerows with grass. It responds well to a coppice system and branches vigorously.
Identification, demonstration and validation of promising technologies and diversification options for enhanced productivity & livelihood security.
This is a field day training where 70 participants learned new agroforestry practices in Pakistan.
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable tree species: Acacia modesta: A frost-resistant and drought-tolerant tree ideal for alleviating feed shortages and feeding costs
Acacia modesta, commonly known as Phulai, is a member of the family Fabaceae (also called Leguminosae) and sub-family Mimosaceae. It is a deciduous, slow-growing small tree with thorny young shoots and dark brown and black ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable grass forage species: Birdwood grass (Cenchrus setigerus): A resilient, drought-tolerant perennial grass for pastures in hot, dry areas
Cenchrus setigerus, commonly known as Birdwood grass, is one of the most drought-tolerant perennial grasses. Native to East Africa and Western Asia between latitudes 30⁰N and 30⁰S, this grass occurs naturally in areas with ...
Development of criteria and indicators in the Near East and North Africa region Expert Consultation Meeting
This is a web write up of an expert meeting that contributed to the project results and was achievable as a result of project support. ICARDA's contribution to this meeting was very important and as a result we have been ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable shrub species: Silvopasture: offering multiple benefits for agro-pastoralists
Silvopasture is ideally suited to the dry areas where its
application in agro-forestry production systems can help
to improve fodder production, enhance soil health, and
reduce erosion. In India, where the practice is ...
Rangelands for Better Livelihoods
This is a brochure that talks about what rangelands are, where they occur, uses and values of rangelands, how they are a source of herbal medicinal and aromatic plants, rangeland management, grazing management, rangeland ...
Field Trip Report to Assess the Dissemination of Cactus to New Areas
Cactus pear is not suitable for the state of Rajasthan so cladodes were desimminated to multiple places in India. Part of the reason for this field trip was to evaluate how it was being established in these new location. ...
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 ...