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Applications of geo-informatics in cactus pear research and development
Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) has been planted for forage reserves and human consumption in arid and semi-arid regions for centuries for its ability to grow in harsh conditions characterized by high ...
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 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 ...
Inception Workshop Field Trip- Enhancing Sustainability and Fodder Production of Lowland Pastures through Integrated Alley Cropping & Conservation Agriculture in Arid Agropastoral Ecosystems in Jordan, Yemen and Tunisia
On the last day, a field trip was organized where the participants visited several sites in Southern Tunisia.
The Impact of Land Use Change on the 3-D Structure of Shrubland and Savanna Dryland Ecosystems
A terrestrial LiDAR scanner was used to compare the vegetation of two nearby sites with different management regimes.
Drylands cover 41% of the terrestrial land surface and provide $1 trillion in ecosystem goods and
services ...
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 ...
Methodology for assessing rangeland vegetation in the action sites Karakalpakstan and Tajikistan
The tool describes an Innovative method that is being tested for field sampling of rangeland vegetation. The method provides a way of measuring biomass with less plant destruction and as a result less labor and costs. The ...
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.