Practical Answers

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  Construction and Maintenance of the Solar Fish Drier

  This fact sheet details materials, equipment, and basic construction techniques needed for the solar fish drier.

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  Micro-Irrigation

  A guide for smallholder farmers on implementing drip irrigation project

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  Bicycle Ambulance

  These ambulances have been designed to be used on the terai, the flat marshy lands at the base of the Himalayas.

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  Paprika Production Technical Guidelines

  These technical guidelines are meant for potential paprika producers and/or supporting agencies. They provide information on some of the requirements necessary for the establishment of paprika farming projects. Technical guidelines presented in this publication include: Requirements and key implemen...

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  Hydraulic Ram Pumps

  The technical brief contains the detailed information on hydraulic ram pumps that can be used by communities around the world allowing access to water where the source of water is lower than the compound.

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  Flood Resistant Housing

  Bangladesh has regular floods putting people at risk. This brief describes some flood resistant housing options.

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  Treadle Pumps

  A treadle pump is a human-powered low-cost pump designed to lift shallow water sources for irrigation.

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  Tomato Production

  Tomato production guidelines would be very beneficial to the aspiring tomato farmers who want to start their farming practices or the farmers who are already involved in tomato farming in Zimbabwe. One can also use it as a farming resource if the case applies to any other similar regions. The techni...

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  Code of Practice for Cost Effective Boreholes

  Code of Practice for Cost Effective Boreholes Technical Brief

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  Mud as a Mortar

  Clay is the inherent binder of soils which are used in building. Such mortars are generally used with adobe and compressed soil blocks.