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Resilience refers to the capacity for ecological systems to persist and absorb changes. Climate-change resilience encompasses a dual function, to absorb shock as well as to self-renew to cope with new circumstances. Agroforestry offers both mitigation and adaptation strategies for enhancing...
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2012-10-01 Demystifying Soybean Production and Marketing: Our Experience in Laos Soil Quality Assessment: Why and How
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2013-12-15 Running a Diesel Engine on Biogas Research Note: Creating an Optimum Potting Mixture for Resource-Constrained Growers
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2013-05-15 Sustainable Decentralized Water Treatment for Rural and Developing Communities Using Locally Generated Biochar Adsorbents An Introduction to Bokashi Fertilizers and Soil Amendments
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Key Resource 2008-10-20 Over 60% of Africans depend on some form of farming for their sustenance and livelihoods. Agriculture remains vital for the continent's development and economic growth. Recent stagnation or decline in farm productivity in many parts of Africa is a major concern. For many communities and...
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1966-01-01 475 pages, illustrated
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The chapters in this monograph have been written to provide examples of models of component processes necessary to simulate the dynamics of crop and soil systems. The information is intended to be useful to researchers, extension and other professional technologists, and teachers.
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1983-01-01 In 1976 a comprehensive soil survey of the Kingdom of Tonga was done by the N.Z. Soil Bureau.This booklet describes the kinds of soils which are found in the Kingdom of Tonga, how they have been formed, where they occur in the landscape, and their good and bad features.
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Proceedings of a symposium conducted by the Southern Branch American Society of Agronomy. Field experiments in Kentucky show significant danger in using the Magdoff nitrate test as presently promulgated. The most serious problem seems to be associated with soils which are less than well-drained....
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1965-01-01 A major objective of modern soil science and agronomy is to put together farm management systems that will maximize the efficiency of food production and reduce costs. This monograph summarizes known facts and principles for an important component of the system and therefore will find extensive...