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In a land full of beautiful, tropical, fruit, vegetables, nuts and root crops, sadly many people are starting to grow temperate “European” vegetables as they think they are more “sophisticated” or better. This is a tragedy for the health and well-being, of the people and the nation. Many of these...
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2012-01-01 Growing food is one of the most important jobs in Cambodia. It may not be the easiest job and it may not be the most enjoyable, but growing food to feed a family well is without doubt one of the most important jobs anyone can do. In the world, a child goes blind every minute because they are not...
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Practical ways of growing local food plants, and doing it well. This book is designed as a simple introduction to good gardeningin the Soloman Islands. It is hoped people will take greater pride and interest in these plants and become confident and informed about how to grow and use them. Many of...
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This is a presentation from Bruce French from Food Plants International. Agro-ecology or how plants grow in nature Naturally plants are not in rows! Using only one kind is not used in nature! Lots of varieties are maintained in nature! In nature the right plant grows in the right place! In nature...
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The following pages are an illustrated selection of some of the edible plants growing in arid areas in Africa. Unfortunately for many others I do not have photographs. For details about the plants check the Food Plants International database available on line at: www.foodplantsinternational.com
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A brief introduction to the crops inMisima Island, Papua New Guinea.Misima is mountainous and densely forested. Mt. Koia Tau, at a height of 1,036 meters, is the highest peak of the Louisiade Archipelago.The island measures 40 km by 10 km and has an area of 202.5 km2.It has a population of about...
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A brief introduction to some of the group Genera p-z. There are lots of tropical fruit and nut trees that have not been given the attention they deserve. The aim of this publication is to help people become aware of this diverse and useful group of plants. www.foodplantsinternational.com
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2018-10-20 Also available in Tetun This book is designed as a simple introduction to the more common food plants for a healthy diet inTimor Leste. It is hoped people will take greater pride and interest in these plants and become confident and informed about how to grow and use them. Many of the local food...
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2018-10-20 This book is designed as a simple introduction to the more common food plants of TimorLeste. It is hoped people will take greater pride and interest in these plants and become confident and informed about how to grow and use them. Many of the local food plants that occur in every country are very...
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Ghana has a population of about 30 million people. There are slightly over 1,200 edible plant species currently growing in Ghana. But life gets more difficult in the drier Sahel zone to the north of the country. There are possibly 4-5 million people who live in this more arid zone. Tree are...