Watershed-based natural resource management in small-scale agriculture: Sloped areas of the Andean region
Files
TR Number
Date
2009
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Blacksburg, VA: Office of International Research, Education, and Development, Virginia Tech
Abstract
This presentation summarizes the long term research activities of the SANREM project "Watershed-based NRM for Small-scale Agriculture" from 2004-2009. Research findings highlight the role of national institutions such as national research and extension systems, participatory learning based in trust, the useful applications of watershed modeling, a need to focus on risk and efficiency in working with smallholders and the importance of developing forward and backward linkages in the market to translate scientific advancements into improved livelihoods.
Description
Keywords
Rural development, Watershed management, Local markets, Small-scale farming, Soil, Vulnerability and risk, Natural resource management, Watershed modeling, Institutions, Participation, Risk, Linkages, Watershed
Citation
Presented at the 2009 SANREM CRSP Annual Meeting, Washington D.C. 31 August-1 September 2009