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Rainfed Agriculture: Unlocking the Potential
S Wani
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Description for Rainfed Agriculture: Unlocking the Potential
Hardback. Based on the case studies from varied agricultural and ecological regions in Asia and Africa, this book discusses the need for adopting new paradigms between rainfed and irrigated agriculture, catchment/micro-watershed management approaches, upgrades in science-based development and more investments in rainfed areas. Editor(s): Wani, S.P.; Rockstorm, J.; Oweis, Theib. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNFD; TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 185 x 26. Weight in Grams: 886.
Rainfed agriculture is generally overlooked by development investors, researchers and policy makers due to limited confidence in its ability to increase agricultural production and development. However, research undertaken by a team of leading scientists from global organizations demonstrates its potential in achieving food security, improving livelihoods and most importantly addressing issues of equity and poverty reduction in dryland areas - the hot spots of poverty. On the basis of case studies from varied agricultural and ecological regions in Asia and Africa, chapters discuss the need for adopting new paradigms between rainfed and irrigated agriculture, catchment/micro-watershed management approaches, upgrades in science-based ... Read more
Rainfed agriculture is generally overlooked by development investors, researchers and policy makers due to limited confidence in its ability to increase agricultural production and development. However, research undertaken by a team of leading scientists from global organizations demonstrates its potential in achieving food security, improving livelihoods and most importantly addressing issues of equity and poverty reduction in dryland areas - the hot spots of poverty. On the basis of case studies from varied agricultural and ecological regions in Asia and Africa, chapters discuss the need for adopting new paradigms between rainfed and irrigated agriculture, catchment/micro-watershed management approaches, upgrades in science-based ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Series
Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series
Condition
New
Weight
885g
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845933890
SKU
V9781845933890
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About S Wani
Research Program Director - Asia and Director, ICRISAT Development Center (IDC) at International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru, India. His area of specialization is scaling-up science-based interventions to benefit millions of farmers in Asia and Africa particularly in the area of sustainable agriculture for improving rural livelihoods. His expertise spans thru integrated watershed ... Read more
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