The text of this manual presents the basics of aquaculture in simple language, is profusely illustrated with line drawings, and assumes no previous knowledge of fish farming.
This Agrodok is intended as a practical handbook for people who grow fruit or wish to grow fruit in tropical conditions. The information is aimed at small scale production for dometic consumption or the local market. One of the aims of the compilation of this book is to make information as...
This publication covers best practices when raising sunflowers. Colored pictures of the stages of development, insect pest identification, and disease photos are included.
The purpose of this manual is to help the trainer achieve self-confidence in conducting a rabbit training course and to help develop a viable rabbit program. This field manual for trainers contains basic information on sustainable rabbit farming. The role of the rabbit as a food source, as well...
This book provides useful clues on plant characteristics, bioactive materials and their properties, methods of preparation and extraction, methods of application, cautions in use, and other complementary uses.
1985-11-01 This manual was compiled during a seven-month stay as veterinary consultants for Heifer Project International in Northern Thailand. It was intended to serve as an adjunct to a parveterinary training program we were conductingunder their sponsorship. Used as a reference guide, the manual was to be...
Neem is a very important tree species widely planted in the Sahel region of West Africa, where it is used for firewood windbreaks, greenbelts, and as amenity plantings in cities, towns, and villages.
If you're like most people interested in joining the Peace Corps, the thought of spending a couple of years immersed in a different country, language, and culture sounds both adventurous and intimidating. As you contemplate the reality of volunteering, your mind races with questions. Which...
1989-01-01 Supplying power to many remote locations in the world from central generators using customary distribution methods is either economically unfeasible or will be many years in coming. Power, where desirable, will therefore need to be generated locally. Various commercial machinery is marketed, but...
1987-01-01 Soil is a universal building material and is one of the oldest known to humanity. Simple soils (without additives), or soils improved by adding stabilizing materials such as bitumen or cement, are suitable for homes, schools, roads, and other construction. For construction purposes, soil is...