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Globally, drying is the most widely used method for preserving foods for use in the home or for sale. When drying foods such as fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and nuts value is added by dryingand in such cases an investment in improved drying technologies may be economically viable. This...
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There are two main reasons for drying food: to prevent (or inhibit) the growth and activity of micro-organisms and hence preserve the food to reduce the weight and bulk of food for cheaper transport and storage. This technical brief describes some of the requirements for proper drying and...
- This information service on biogas technology has been developed and produced on the order of the GTZ project Information and Advisory Service on Appropriate Technology (ISAT) for the ISAT Website in a collaborative effort. Information included in this document include application and production...
- This information service on biogas technology has been developed and produced on the order of the GTZ project Information and Advisory Service on Appropriate Technology (ISAT) for the ISAT Website in a collaborative effort. Information within this document includes the basics of biogas, the...
- 1986-01-01 Over the centuries, the treadle has been the most common method of using the legs to produce power. Treadles are still common in the low-power range, especially for sewing machines. Historically, two treadles were used for some tasks, but even then the maximum output would have been quite small,...
- 1983-01-01 This study is an assessment of the "appropriateness" of biogas technology in meeting some of the needs of India's rural population. Such an assessment is quite complicated, despite claims that a biogas system is a simple village-level technology. While there is evidence that biogas systems have...
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1993-01-01 *Available Only in Spanish This book provides information regarding agriculture translations in both English and Spanish. It also provides illastrations of vegetables, tools, plants, and animals. 2 Copies
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- Español (es)
- English (en)
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The alternative to digging a pit is to stack the wood above the ground and cover the stack with earth. This method is also very old and is widely used in many countries. One finds many variations of the basic method. Studies have been made in some countries to optimise the design. The Swedish...
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1980-01-01 A Stirrup-Operated Coconut Graterprovides intructions and illustrations on how to build an effective coconut grater. Inclusion of the book, there are detailed instructions on how the stirrup-operated coconut grater. 28 pages, illustrated Rural Technology Guide 6
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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