1. 01-01-1981 The number of species of root and tuber crops in South East Asia is very high. Some of them are already in cultivation but others are gathered from the wild when one wants to use them. In this booklet 49 species are briefly described and illustrated as a general introduction to this important but...
  2. Explore the delectable world of tropical fruits. Each fruit is illustrated to show the external and internal features, with detailed descriptions including appearance, distinguishing features and uses. Recipes, especially unusual ones are given where appropriate.
  3. 01-01-2012 Rattan is the common name for a diverse group of climbing palms found throughout Old World tropical forests. For centuries people have used them for binding, basketry, house construction, food, and numerous other non-market purposes; more recently the canes of some species have been gathered for...
  4. 01-01-2018 *Available as Download Only This Special Issue focuses on recent research on the important emerging and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in South and South East Asia and Northern Australia. This region stretches from Afghanistan in the west to Papua New Guinea in the east, and includes the...
  5. 01-01-1990 In each of these six case studies-the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand and Burma- the author sets out the environmental, human and economic consequences of forest destruction. He shows how its causes are rooted in an exploitation of natural resources for Western...
  6. Key Resource 22-10-2025 Save the Date! How can we help small scale farming initiatives thrive in Asia? We can provide low-cost, innovative options that allow people to grow both their crops and their knowledge, expand their operations, and thrive! Join us October 22-24for 3-days of networking and opportunities to...
  7. Key Resource 22-10-2025 Save the Date! How can we help small scale farming initiatives thrive in Asia? We can provide low-cost, innovative options that allow people to grow both their crops and their knowledge, expand their operations, and thrive! Join us October 22-24for 3-days of networking and opportunities to...
  8. 05-02-2025 Farm-generated pig feed can be a cost-effective option for smallholder farmers, particularly in remote settings that produce wild or cultivated feed inputs (Trail et al., 2020). Farmers use farm-generated feed inputs to supplement or reduce commercial feed, lowering overall feed costs. In...
  9. 03-06-2024 This article summarizes ECHO research conducted by Boonsong Thansrithong, Abram J. Bicksler, and Patrick J. Trail. ECHO Asia staff conducted this research with a main objective of replacing a portion of the purchased fiber component in dairy cattle feed with free coffee parchment and evaluating...