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Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable tree species “Prosopis cineraria”: A wonder tree for agroforestry in arid and semi-arid areas
In hot, arid and semi-arid rangelands livestock numbers are
growing, putting pressure on grazing lands. In these
dryland regions, ICARDA is promoting drought-tolerant
species as a crucial means of assisting rangeland
reh ...
Cactus Brochure in Local Language (Pakistan)
This is a brochure on cactus (Opuntia ficus indica) in Urdu
Silvopasture awareness event
Identify NRM and institutional options for sustainable management of silvopasture systems for enhanced biomass productivity, biodiversity & livestock production
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 ...
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.
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. ...
Silvopasture for the state of Rajasthan (India)
Blog on silvopasture entitled "Improving Dryland Agronomic Practices one Pastoralist at a Time"
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 ...
Small ruminants supplemental feeding regimes in arid agro-pastoral systems in Pakistan
Small ruminant production on arid agro-pastoral based production system requires greater attention in managing feed resources for optimal production. The global warming-climate change, leading to low precipitations further ...
Farmer's field day in Chakwal (introduction of cactus)
Increase resilience and improve use of marginal lands of agropastoral production systems while enhancing capacity development of farmers and extension agents through training, field days, etc.