Human-Powered Handpumps for Water Lifting

This brief presents an overview of the types of human-powered water lifters available, the applications appropriate to them, and their comparative advantages.

Shea Nut Processing

The cultivation, harvesting, processing and products of the shea-tree.

Diseases and Pests that affect onion cultivation and their management

This technical brief explains about the diseases and pests that affect onion farming and their management and prevention.

Soured Milk and Yoghurt

Soured milk is produced by uncontrolled milk fermentation using naturally-occurring bacteria. Yoghurt is produced by controlled milk fermentation of milk by lactic acid bacteria.

Lime Kiln Designs

Small to medium scale oil fired lime kilns.

Fragile States

Ali Fayyad

Conflict, crisis and instability form part of a chain of the dilemmas confronting development in much of the Arab world. With military intervention, occupation and civil war in Iraq and Palestine, most neighbouring countries such as Lebanon remain in a permanent state of flux. This book is unique in...

Fibreglass Wind-turbine Blade

A manual is designed to show the process of producing a wind turbine blade from fibre-glass

Recycling of Organic Waste

This fact sheet outlines the main methods of putting organic waste to good use.

Fruit Juice Processing

This brief looks at juice extraction, preparation, pasteurisation, bottling, quality control, and equipment suppliers.

Oil Extraction

Small scale oil extraction from nuts, seeds and fruits, can be used for eating, cosmetics and detergents. It can be a good source of income, once the equipment is invested in up front.