Distribution of Seeds and Tools in Emergencies

D Johnson

Oxfam and other agencies often distribute seeds and tools in emergencies, whether resulting from war and displacement or natural disasters. Such inputs can be of great value in enabling people who have lost everything to re-establish themselves and move towards self-sufficiency. This book provides d...

Making Safe Food

Peter Fellows, Vishaka Hidellage, Emma Judge

This booklet is intended for use by extension workers and trainers in food processing and provides simple illustrated interpretations of the regulations relating to aspects of food production.

Modern Irrigation Technologies for Smallholders in Developing Countries

Gez Cornish

Modern Irrigation Technologies reviews the experience of smallholders with irrigation technologies in a range of diverse conditions in many different countries. Some people argue that modern irrigation technologies are the key to increased food production. However, projects introducing modern irriga...

Seeds of Choice

John Witcombe, John Farrington, Daljit Virk

Seeds of Choice provides an in-depth analysis of the regulatory frameworks that cover varietal testing, release and dissemination of seeds. This book analyses the varietal testing system used by the All India Co-ordinated Crop Improvement Projects. The study reveals that reforms are needed if a grea...

Training in Food Processing

Mike Battcock, Sue Azam-Ali, Peter Fellows

Barrie Axtell

This book shows how to provide effective training in food processing, which can open up opportunities for individuals who lack business experience. It explains the importance of needs assessment, course preparation, monitoring and follow-up, and the value of practical work and opportunities for trai...

Composting in the Tropics

Organic matter is often piled up in the compound but left unmanaged. This will produce compost but the materials will take a long time to decompose and nutrients will be lost.

Rainwater Harvesting

This technology is used in places where conventional water supply systems are not provided, are too expensive, or fail to meet people's needs.

The Kebkabiya Plough

This plough has been used with great success in Kebkabiya, Sudan. Here is a highly visual guide to its use.

Contested Lands in Southern and Eastern Africa

Robin Palmer

Questions of land tenure and land reform and their impact on poor and vulnerable communities are of vital importance throughout Southern and Eastern Africa. From the vast literature on the subject, Robin Palmer has selected and summarised more than 300 recent books, articles, academic theses and rep...

Farmer-led Extension

Vanessa Scarborough

This is the first book to focus on farmer-led extension, drawing on the experiences of over 70 farmers, community workers, NGO staff, researchers and policy makers from throughout the world. A range of approaches to extension are discussed which include the campesino-a-campesino movement in South Ea...