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...

Flood Resistant Housing

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

Bicycle Ambulance

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

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.

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...

Treadle Pumps

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

Code of Practice for Cost Effective Boreholes

Code of Practice for Cost Effective Boreholes Technical Brief

Micro-Irrigation

A guide for smallholder farmers on implementing drip irrigation project

Lightening the Load

Marilyn Carr

Maria Hartl

Women are central to overcoming rural poverty. They play a critical role in poverty reduction and food security because they are responsible for both production and reproduction. Rural women in developing countries have longer working days than men because of their triple roles as farmers, caretaker...

Decentralised Wastewater Treatment Systems

Andreas Ulrich

In many countries, a rapidly upcoming demand for decentralised wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS) and a demand for efficient community-based sanitation (CBS) can be observed. DEWATS is designed to be an element of a comprehensive strategy for city-wide planning and sustainable infrastructure deve...