Conservation tillage systems and water productivity - implications for smallholder farmers in semi-arid ethiopia: phd, unesco-ihe institute for water education, delft, the netherlands
Auteur :
Temesgen Leye, Melesse
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415439466
Date de publication :
18 juil. 2007
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Poids :
294 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Describes the problems faced by smallholder farmers in semi arid regions of Ethiopia. This work describes tillage implements that were developed as modifications of the traditional tillage implement. It shows how simple and low cost technologies can conserve soil and water leading to tremendous increase in crop yields.