NRCS Programs Update
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides $20 billion to support USDA's conservation programs focusing on climate-related benefits and agricultural resilience. It allocates funds for programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, Regional Con
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Priority Themes for PNDAR Projects in 2024: Mobilizing for Agricultural and Rural Development
The PNDAR program for 2024 aims to mobilize stakeholders in agricultural and rural development to accelerate the agro-ecological transition. Key priorities include enhancing research, development, and innovation to drive sustainable transitions, supporting collective methods for innovation, and prom
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Effective Methods for Soil Conservation
Methods to reduce soil erosion and promote soil conservation include terracing, contour planting, strip cropping with cover crops, alley cropping, agroforestry, windbreaks, and conservation tillage practices such as no-till and minimum tillage. These methods help in minimizing soil erosion hotspots
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Cultivation Practices of Acacia auriculiformis by Mrs. Sonia Panigrahi
Acacia auriculiformis, commonly known as Australian Wattle, is a tree species native to New Guinea and Australia. It is widely cultivated in India for its valuable attributes such as drought tolerance and soil conservation properties. The tree's cultivation practices, including nursery techniques an
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Sustainable Agroforestry Initiatives in ASEAN Region
Sustainable agroforestry initiatives in the ASEAN region are supported by partnerships like the ASEAN-Swiss Partnership for Social Forestry and Climate Change, focusing on policy development and technical assistance. The Mekong Expert Group on Agroforestry is dedicated to knowledge sharing for food
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Importance of Forestry in Agricultural Census - Regional Roundtable World Programme
Forestry is crucial for providing food, materials, medicines, employment, and income to a third of the world's population. It plays a significant role in agro-forestry, soil conservation, and environmental preservation. The census items related to forestry include presence of woodland, area of woodl
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Promoting Agroforestry in Kosovo: Challenges and Solutions
Kosovo has potential in agriculture but faces challenges like low budgets, competition, and lack of awareness. Agroforestry history, systems, and current limits are discussed, with solutions proposed to enhance education, research, and legislation.
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ASEAN Guidelines for Agroforestry Development in Food, Agriculture, and Forestry Cooperation
The ASEAN cooperation on agriculture and forestry, established in 1968, encompasses various aspects such as food security, livestock, fisheries, and forestry. The ASEAN Food, Agriculture, and Forestry (FAF) Cooperation aim to achieve a vision of competitiveness, inclusivity, and resilience by 2025.
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Land and Agrarian Reforms in Rwanda: Organic Farming Perspective
Land reform policies in Rwanda have been crucial for optimal land resource utilization, conflict resolution, and equity promotion. Since 2004, there have been significant changes focusing on systematic land registration, asset transaction facilitation, and efficiency through specialization. Organic
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Sustainable Crop-Livestock Integration Case Study in Tanzania
Assessing and improving crop-livestock systems for sustainable intensification pathways in Tanzanian farming through case studies like Moshi Maile farm in Kongwa. The farm utilizes various techniques including agroforestry, intercropping, and livestock rearing to enhance productivity and resilience
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