Book Key Resources - Tropical Agriculturalist Publications
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1996 Animal health Vol. 1 is a valuable guide for anyone involved with maintaining and establishing the health of animals in tropical and sub-tropical countries. It explains the causes of animal diseases, how they are spread and the means available for their control.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1995 Formerly a luxury food for the privileged few, the avocado has become an accepted part of the diet of many people in the developed countries of the West. Rapid urbanization and rising incomes in the developing world make the crop an increasingly valuable source of protein and minerals there also....
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1992 This book in the Tropical Agriculturalist series is aimed at producers, farmers and farm managers, agricultural extension officers, teachers and students. It covers the characteristics and requirements of the cocoa crop and how to grow it in a variety of zones. The book also includes pest and...
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1998 This text covers the main types of coconut palm, their origin, world distribution and characteristics. It examines important production factors such as climate and soils, selection, breeding and propagation, and establishing and managing a plantation. A section on pest and disease control...
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1992 This book describes the basic botany of the coffee plant an how to grow it in a variety of African Zones and farming systems, with reference to other tropical areas. All the practical growing techniques are given in detail. 2 Copies
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1998 Cotton covers in detail the characteristics and requirements of the crop and how to grow it in a variety of African zones and farming systems,with relevance to other tropical areas.
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01-01-1995 Cut Flowers is aimed particularly at tropical growers and agricultural colleges. Details are given of the main production factors such as climate, soils, propagation, fertilizers, pest and disease control, and there is a section on packaging, trransport with markets. Thirty-five popular flowers...
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1993 Dairying covers in detail the rearing, husbandry and management, feeding and nutrition of calf, heifer and milk cows. Many examples of milk production systems and milk cow regimes are also described. The issues of the development of dairying and the constraints that affect farmers in tropical...
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1999 This book looks at the ways in which the productivity of food crops in the semi-arid tropics may be increased, and yields safeguarded, by both genetic and agronomic means. 2 Copies.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1995 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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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1987 Maize covers in detail the characteristics and requirements of the crop and how to grow it in a variety of African zones and farming systmes, with relevance to the Caribbean and other tropical areas.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1987 Plantain Bananas covers in detail the characteristics and requirements of the crop and how to grow it in a variety of African Zones and farming systems, with relevance to Caribbean and other tropical areas.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1991 Pigs details the characteristics and requirements of this livestock group, and how to raise and produce pigs in a variety of tropical zones and farming systems. Breeds, breeding, health,nutrition, housing,slaughtering and processing are all included. 150 pages, illustrated, photos CGSpace
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This book addresses the problems of poultry production under tropical and sub-tropical conditions. Apart from the obvious climatic differences there exist chronic problems in obtaining adequate food supplies and at the same time lack of disease control may make intensive production unprofitable...
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Rasilimali Muhimu 04-05-1991 Rabbits covers in detail the characteristics and requirements of this livestock group, and how to raise and produce rabbits in a variety of tropical zones and farming systems. Breeds, breeding, health, housing, slaughtering and processing of meat and skins are all included in this comprehensive...
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-2000 This book covers all practical aspects of growing rubber.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 10-11-1992 This book covers the theory and principles of animal nutrition, with a chapter on each of the main nutrient groups, and applies it to economic production of cattle, sheep, goats and other ruminants in hot climates. The contents include topics on food intake, grazing and browsing, feeding fibrous...
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Rasilimali MuhimuThis book provides an understanding of the technical and managerial aspects of seed production and supply with particular reference to tropical conditions, which are inherently more challenging than thsoe of temperate environments. Available as a French download.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-2002 Sheep covers in detail the characteristics and requirements of the livestock group, and how to raise and produce sheep ina variety of tropical zones and farming systems. Breeding, health, nutrition, and processing of meat, wool, skins, and milk, all all included in a cmprehensive style.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1994 Sorghum examines the characteristics and cultivation of this important crop in a vairety of different agriculatural conditions and zones.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1993 Spice plants covers in detail the botany, origins, propagation, genetic improvement,management and harvesting of a variety of common spice crops. Methods of storage, preparation, and processing are also dealt with as well as their nutritional properties.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1993 Sugar Cane covers in detail the characteristics and cultivation of this important crop in a variety of different agricultural systems and zones, from small plantations to large estates.
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Rasilimali Muhimu Tea covers in detail the characteristics and requirements of the crop and how to grow it in a variety of tropical zones.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1987 This book presents solutions to many of the problems of providing efficient and adequate storage for grains and seeds after harvesting in a variety of tropical conditions.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1998 A guide for small farmers and development workers who are interested in tilapia culture but need basic information. This book sets out in simple terms how to develop a tilapia farm while avoiding the potential pitfalls.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1987 Upland Rice covers in detail the characteristics and requirements of the crop and how to grow it in a variety of African zones and farming systems, with relevance to the Caribbean and otether tropical areas.
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Rasilimali Muhimu 01-01-1994 Warm-water crustaceans are an increasingly important form of livestock in many parts of the world. Not only are they a valuable food commodity but many other by-products can be gained from their processing. This book covers in detail the main species that can be farmed and includes aspects of...
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Rasilimali Muhimu 19-01-1991 "Published in co-operation with the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation" - T.p. verso. Weed Control describes the basic biology of weeds and the characteristics of weed species. The methods of control – manual, animal-powered and engine-drive, cultural and chemical control –...
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