Practical Answers
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Code of Practice for Cost Effective Boreholes
Code of Practice for Cost Effective Boreholes Technical Brief
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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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Micro-Irrigation
A guide for smallholder farmers on implementing drip irrigation project
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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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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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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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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.
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Sugar production from Sugar Cane
This brief describes the process of sugar production, explaining yields, crushing, juice treatment, juice boiling and cleanliness.