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In this book we chose to explore the ways in which agroecologists can enhance agricultural productivity to benefit rather than marginalize small producers.
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This book is meant for farmers and other practical people with the ability to quickly analyze, adapt and implement new ideas. This is mainly an idea book, meant to make you question the established way of doing things and start thinking on your own.
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01.01.2002 This book 2 examines the role of the development organization in supporting farm families who cope with the economic and environmental realities of rural economic growth. 104 pages, illustrated, photos
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20.01.2001 “There has been a tremendous growth of community gardening, but often the focus is only on building the physical infrastructure of the gardens – raised beds, water systems, fencing. However, based on more than 40 years of experience, ACGA recognizes that there needs to be as much, if not more,...
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BiointensiveSustainable Mini-Farmingis amethodof food-growingthat helps revitalize our planet by building soil, using a smaller area to produce higher yields than conventionalmethod, and minimizing water, organic fertilizer, and biological pesticide use.
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01.01.2008 The main aim of this booklet is to give some reasons for small farmers, low-income families or children to do so, and to discuss management, housing, breeding nutrition, veterinary issues, and other potential problems for this type of back-yard farming.
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Includes common names of multipurpose tree species described on enclosed fact cards.
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01.01.2016 The purpose of this document is to articulate the World Vegetable Center's approach to household gardening based on experience and published evidence of what works. 34 pages, illustrated, photos
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Abstract, Spore, 2019 April Feeding the world's growing population – two-thirds of whom will live in urban areas by 2050 – calls for agricultural innovation to facilitate food production in ever smaller spaces, especially in cities. With cities expanding and climate change placing greater...
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01.01.1971 This publication looks at assessing production capability, assessing compatability with the existing farming system, and implications for future FSR&D work with vegetables. 34 pages, illustrated, photos Technical Bulletin no. 16 2 copies