In Silico: Rain or drain? That is the question!!

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Date

2010

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Publisher

Bamako, Mali: SIBWA

Abstract

This newsletter presents the benefits of agro-forestry, contour plowing, and rainfed agriculture. Instead of investing a lot of money into large-scale irrigation schemes, SIBWA suggests that it is much more effective and economical to invest in rainfed agriculture for smallholders.

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Keywords

Rainfed agriculture, Agroforestry, Conservation tillage, Crop rotations, Storm, Contour ridge tillage, Vhri, Strip farming, Field Scale

Citation

SIBWA Newsletter, 17 May 2010