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A collection of papers presented at a May 1988 workshop on the theme expressed in the title. The papers are divided into two broad categories--theory and practice--and cover a wide range of topics in such fields as agriculture, energy, small enterprise development, information dissemination and...
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Small Farm Grain Storage: Enemies of Stored Grain, Vol. 2 (Appropriate Technologies for Development)
1976-01-09 This is the second in a set of three how-to manuals that together provide a comprehensive overview of storage problems and considerations as they relate to the small farmer. Vol 2 is is an in-depth study of two major enemies: insects and rodents. 169 pages, illustrations -
Small is Possible is an account of what is being done by the Intermediate Technology Development Group and its counterpart organizations overseas, including those in Africa, India and Latin America, and a description of the alternative technology movements in Britain, the U.S. and Canada. These...
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Abstract, 2013, Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development -- Gill, T. B., Bates, R., Bicksler, A., Burnette, R., Ricciardi, V., & Yoder, L. (2013). Strengthening informal seed systems to enhance food security in Southeast Asia.J. Agric., Food Syst., Commun. Dev,3,...
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Key Resource2002-01-01 Seed storage is often a problem in the tropics. However, if seeds can be properly dried, they will remain viable for a longer period of time. The seed drying cabinet described here can help improve the viability of seeds in storage. What's Inside: Introduction Description Diagram Observations
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Brent is an extension professor of International Horticulture at the University of Kentucky. He has worked for 33 years in small farm extension and research, 15 of which were in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. He most recently worked as Agriculture Program Director with the NGO...
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2007-10-01 Echo, Inc. 20 pages, illustrated, photos
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Key Resource 1993-05-01 This guide for carpentry instructors includes detailed plans for practical demonstrations, and important theoretical aspects of the craft. The tools include planes, clamps, workbench and vice. There is also a section on basic blacksmithing techniques.
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Key Resource 1977-01-01 This comprehensive work features specific ways in which both developed and developing countries can introduce people-oriented technologies to all aspects of society. It is a revolutionary work in that it outlines some radical economic changes which must be made in the industrial world.
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Key Resource 1993-11-01 This edition covers small water supply systems, renewable energy devices such as watermills and improved cookstoves, agricultural tools and implements, intensive gardening, workshop tools and equipment, crop preservation, housing, health care, forestry, aquaculture, nonformal education, small...