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Book The Sustainable Management of Vertisols

Download or read book The Sustainable Management of Vertisols written by John K. Syers and published by CABI. This book was released on 2001 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on a workshop held in Zimbabwe, May 1999, organized by the Department of Research and Specialist Services (Zimbabwe) and the International Board for Soil Research and Management (IBSRAM). Reviewing the current state of knowledge on and the practical aspects of the management of Vertisols in Africa, this book also includes comparative chapters covering other parts of the world, such as India, Australia and Texas (USA).

Book Improved water and land management in the Ethiopian highlands  its impact on downstream stakeholders dependent on the Blue Nile  Intermediate Results Dissemination Workshop held at the International Livestock Research Institute  ILRI   Addis Ababa  Ethiopia  5 6 February 2009

Download or read book Improved water and land management in the Ethiopian highlands its impact on downstream stakeholders dependent on the Blue Nile Intermediate Results Dissemination Workshop held at the International Livestock Research Institute ILRI Addis Ababa Ethiopia 5 6 February 2009 written by Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2009-11-24 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proceeding provides the papers and discussion results of a two-day workshop that was organized at International Water Management Institute (IWMI) office in Addis Ababa during the period of February 6-8, 2009 in relation to CPWF Project 19 – Improved water and land management in the Ethiopian Highlands and its impact on downstream stakeholders dependent on the Blue Nile. Short title: Upstream Downstream (USDS) in the Nile. The project is being under implementation during the last one and half years in partnership with various institutions that include International Livestock Research Institute, Cornell University, Omdurman Islamic University-UNESCO Chair in Water Resources, Addis Ababa University, Bahir Dar University, Amhara Regional Agricultural Research Institute and Forum for Social Studies. The main aims of the workshop had been: Bring together key stakeholders relevant to the project; Present, debate and validate the intermediate results of the project; Disseminate key results to wider audiences through workshop participating stakeholders; Follow up on the progress of the project and plan remaining tasks of the project. The workshop focus themes were: General characterization of the Blue Nile Basin; Watershed modeling and analysis; Water demand and allocation modeling and simulation; Policy and institutions of the water management in the Blue Nile basin.

Book ILCA Annual report 1993 94

    Book Details:
  • Author : International Livestock Centre for Africa
  • Publisher : ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
  • Release : 1995-01-01
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 124 pages

Download or read book ILCA Annual report 1993 94 written by International Livestock Centre for Africa and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The sustainable land management program in the Ethiopian highlands  An evaluation of its impact on crop production

Download or read book The sustainable land management program in the Ethiopian highlands An evaluation of its impact on crop production written by Schmidt, Emily and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2017-03-24 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agricultural productivity in the highlands of Ethiopia is threatened by severe land degradation, resulting in significant reductions in agricultural GDP. In order to mitigate ongoing erosion and soil nutrient loss in the productive agricultural highlands of the country, the government of Ethiopia initiated a Sustainable Land Management Program (SLMP) targeting 209 woredas (districts) in six regions of the country. This study evaluates the impact of SLMP on the value of agricultural production in select woredas by using a panel survey from 2010 to 2014. Whereas previous studies have used cross-sectional data and short timeframe field trials to measure sustainable land management (SLM) effects on agricultural productivity, this analysis exploits data collected over four years to assess impact. The results of this analysis show that participation by farmers in SLMP, regardless of the number of years of participation in the program, is not associated with significant increases in value of production. This may be due to several reasons. First, similar to previous studies, it is possible that longer term maintenance is necessary in order to experience significant benefits. For example, Schmidt and Tadesse (2014) report that farmers must maintain SLM for a minimum of seven years to reap benefits in value of production. Second, this analysis finds that value of production, as well as SLM investments, increased significantly in both treatment and non-treatment areas over the study period. Previous research has found that non-treatment neighbors learn from nearby program areas, and adopt technologies similar to programmed areas, which would dilute the impact measurement of program effects (Bernard et al. 2007; Angelucci and DiMaro 2010). Finally, it is important to note that kebeles that were not selected in the SLMP, but are downstream relative to a targeted kebele may receive indirect benefits through reduced flooding, increased water tables, etc. Thus, the impact of the SLMP may be underestimated in this analysis if non-program kebeles are benefiting indirectly from the program.

Book The Role of the Broadbed Maker Plough in Ethiopian Farming Systems

Download or read book The Role of the Broadbed Maker Plough in Ethiopian Farming Systems written by A. S. Rutherford and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Soil Management

Download or read book Soil Management written by Bobby A. Stewart and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1995-03-09 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experiments and experiences discussed in Soil Management carefully document crop production systems with well-defined boundaries. These long-term agronomic trials provide a valuable data resource that has, until now, been largely ignored by both the research community and the sustainability experts. With a rigorous definition of sustainability and this data, the sustainability of various cropping systems will be more clearly illustrated than any previous effort. Particular emphasis is given to research involving the tropics and sub-tropics. This book is unique in providing an experimental basis for sustainable management of soil resources. It describes technological options for sustainable management of soil resources and identifies priorities for additional long-term experimentation needed in key ecoregions. Topics discussed include changes in soil processes and properties, environmental quality, soil management, soil dynamics, soil organic matter, and nutrient cycling. Soil Management is for those who ask whether agriculture is sustainable, want to analyze or review sustainability experiments and experiences, or wish to initiate new long-term trials. It is a valuable reference on soil processes and an excellent text for courses in soil management.

Book The Eleventh Regional Wheat Workshop for Eastern  Central and Southern Africa

Download or read book The Eleventh Regional Wheat Workshop for Eastern Central and Southern Africa written by and published by CIMMYT. This book was released on 2000 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Improving Cattle for Milk  Meat and Traction

Download or read book Improving Cattle for Milk Meat and Traction written by Ibrahim, H. and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Research on Farm and Livestock Productivity in the Central Ethiopian Highlands

Download or read book Research on Farm and Livestock Productivity in the Central Ethiopian Highlands written by Guido Gryseels and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Integrated Watershed Management in Rainfed Agriculture

Download or read book Integrated Watershed Management in Rainfed Agriculture written by Suhas P. Wani and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive presentation of the realization of improved rainfed agriculture yield in semi-arid and dry land areas. The incentive of watershed programs is to increase the return on investment with over 20% for 65% of the projects that are currently underperforming. Besides techniques to improve the livelihood of the many small-scale farmers in developing countries, it includes examples and case studies for further support. The methods discussed have recently shown to be successful and economically remunerative in India and in various African countries. Intended for professionals (investors, policy makers), researchers and (post) graduate students working on dry land and sustainable agriculture and water and natural resources management. Suited for courses in dry land agriculture, soil and water management and watershed development.

Book Soil Water and Agronomic Productivity

Download or read book Soil Water and Agronomic Productivity written by Rattan Lal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crop water use can be increased by management of surface runoff, groundwater, irrigation, and soil water. Technological innovations to enhance availability of water for agricultural crops depend on soil and site-specific conditions. Devoted to the principles and practices of enhancing water use efficiency, Soil Water and Agronomic Productivity addr

Book Land Degradation and Strategies for Sustainable Development in the Ethiopian Highlands

Download or read book Land Degradation and Strategies for Sustainable Development in the Ethiopian Highlands written by and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book ILRI project protocols 1995 portfolio

Download or read book ILRI project protocols 1995 portfolio written by International Livestock Research Institute and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Revista Mundial de Zootecnia

Download or read book Revista Mundial de Zootecnia written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book ILCA Project Protocals 1994 Portfolio

Download or read book ILCA Project Protocals 1994 Portfolio written by International Livestock Centre for Africa and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: