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Agricultural extension involves helping farmers to identify, analyse and deal with their production problems. This book discusses the theory behind extension, its management, implementation and application in rural development. It will be of use to students of agriculture on diploma and...
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1984-01-01 THe text comprises a comprehensive discussion of the philosophical, historical and sociological basis of agricultural education together with a unique practical methodology for teaching agricultural science in secondary schools. The book includes suggestions for class activities, complete lesson...
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Key Resource 2003-04-02 This book is an all-in-one "hands-on guide" for nontechnical and technical people working in less developed communities. It has been developed and designed with a prestigious team of authors, each of whom has worked extensively in developing societies throughout the world. This field guide...
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1985-01-01 The review was researched and written with two audiences in mind; international development professionals whose programs do or could include home gardening, and other readers from the range of academic disciplines which involve the home garden who have an interest in its history and traditions at...
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1955-01-01 Methods and processes, tools and implements, are described in this paper in broad outline only, with the object of showing how improvements can be made step by step.
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1998-01-01 Training in food processing can open up opportunities for individuals who lack business experience, by providing training in costing and marketing a new product. This book offers a blueprint for such comprehensive training. It first explains the importance of needs assessment, course preparation,...
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Key Resource 1995-01-01 This book examines how individual species of domestic livestock can be integrated into the whole concept of sustainable agriculure in the tropics. A wide range of different case studies from tropical countries provide practical models for livestock husbandry.
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1999-01-01 Genetic engineering and the cloning of organisms are “the ultimate expression of the commercialization of science and the commodification of nature.… Life itself is being colonized,” according to renowned environmentalist Vandana Shiva. The resistance to this biopiracy, she argues, is the...
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1997-01-01 This is a comprehensive guide to the processing of traditional foods, from Asia, Africa and Latin America, which are made and sold at a small commercial scale of operation. It provides technical information needed by small food businesses to introduce or upgrade their processes and products, and...