Agricultural innovation : more crops per drop
| dc.contributor.author | Sanginga, Pascal | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2010-11-10T17:11:13Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2010-11-10T17:11:13Z | |
| dc.date.copyright | 2010 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2010 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The article describes numerous innovations and technologies developed in African agriculture for adaptation to climate change. African farmers innovate in planting methods, selecting varieties and crop combinations that will survive harsh conditions. However, local innovation alone is insufficient to respond to the scale of possible climatic shocks and food crises. Small-scale irrigation technologies, rainwater harvesting and innovations in integrated nutrient management are needed in regions with variable rainfall and frequent drought cycles. Weak institutions, inefficient markets, poor policies and governance contribute to ongoing problems. | en |
| dc.format | Text | en |
| dc.format.extent | 1 digital file (p. 103) | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10625/45125 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | The Africa Report, Paris, FR | en |
| dc.subject | AFRICA | en |
| dc.subject | LOCAL KNOWLEDGE | en |
| dc.subject | CAPACITY BUILDING | en |
| dc.subject | RURAL DEVELOPMENT | en |
| dc.subject | SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA | en |
| dc.subject | RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | en |
| dc.subject | CLIMATE CHANGE | en |
| dc.subject | BIODIVERSITY | en |
| dc.title | Agricultural innovation : more crops per drop | en |
| dc.type | Journal Article | en |
| idrc.dspace.access | IDRC Only | en |
| idrc.project.componentnumber | 105347003 | |
| idrc.project.number | 105347 | |
| idrc.project.title | Regional Synthesis and Dissemination of Research Results in Eastern and Southern Africa | en |
| idrc.rims.adhocgroup | IDRC SUPPORTED | en |
| idrc.rims.adhocgroup | IDRC PERSONNEL | en |
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