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Practical methods for the quality control of inoculants biofertilisers
Publication Code:
MN147
Price:
$35.00
Inoculant biofertilisers are preparations that contain beneficial micro-organisms that are applied to crops with the aim of reducing or replacing more costly and environmentally damaging chemical fertilisers. Research has shown that rice yields in Vietnam can be maintained and even increased with reduced application rates of chemical fertiliser when treated with the biofertiliser BioGro. However, the benefits of reduced input costs and potential yield increases can only be achieved if there is adequate quality control of biofertiliser production.
A guide to upland cropping in Cambodia: soybean
Publication Code:
MN146
Price:
$40.00
In response to the Royal Cambodian Government’s National Poverty Reduction Strategy (2003–2005), ACIAR funded research to develop sustainable farming systems for crops, with a focus on maize, soybean, sesame, mungbean, peanut and cowpea in upland areas of Kampong Cham and Battambang provinces. The aim was to help reduce poverty and contribute to food security at household and national levels through the development of technologies and opportunities for the production of non-rice upland crops.
Beef production in crop–livestock systems: simple approaches for complex problems
Publication Code:
MN145
Price:
$57.00
ACIAR has supported cattle health and production research programs in many countries, focusing on component technologies such as forages, epidemiology, vaccine development, nutrition and genetics. Increasing focus has been given to understanding how these technologies can be adapted to and integrated into smallholder farming systems. The case studies presented here highlight the approaches that have been taken by recent ACIAR-funded projects in Indonesia, Vietnam and China.
Yam nutrition: nutrient disorders and soil fertility management
Publication Code:
MN144
Price:
$42.00
This book draws together what is currently known about the mineral nutrition of yams. It is intended as a useful reference for agronomists and extension personnel, and also researchers.
Insects of upland crops in Cambodia [Khmer translation]
Publication Code:
MN143a
An insect identification field guide for farmers and extension workers in the upland cropping systems of Cambodia. This book is part of a series of publications produced by ACIAR in support of the rollout of on-farm demonstrations for upland crops in Cambodia.
Insects of upland crops in Cambodia
Publication Code:
MN143
An insect identification field guide for farmers and extension workers in the upland cropping systems of Cambodia.
Forages and farmers - Case studies from South-East Asia
Publication Code:
MN142
Price:
$35.00
Copublished by ACIAR and CIAT (International Center for Tropical Agriculture), this book recounts the stories of innovative farmers, both men and women, who transformed marginal farming into productive, profitable and market-oriented enterprises.
Weeds of upland crops in Cambodia [Khmer translation]
Publication Code:
MN141a
A weed identification guide for farmers and extension workers in the upland cropping systems of Cambodia.
Weeds of upland crops in Cambodia
Publication Code:
MN141
A weed identification guide for farmers and extension workers in the upland cropping systems of Cambodia. Sponsored by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, the NSW Department of Primary Industries, and the Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute. This book is part of a series of publications produced by ACIAR in support of the on-going rollout of on-farm demonstrations for upland crops in Cambodia.
A guide to upland cropping in Cambodia: maize [Khmer]
Publication Code:
MN140a [Khmer]
This book is part of a series of publications produced by ACIAR in support of the on-going rollout of onfarm demonstrations for upland crops in Cambodia.
A guide to upland cropping in Cambodia: maize
Publication Code:
MN140
In response to the Royal Cambodian Government’s National Poverty Reduction Strategy (2003–2005), ACIAR funded research to develop sustainable farming systems for crops. The aim was to help reduce poverty and contribute to food security at household and national levels through the development of technologies and opportunities for the production of non-rice upland crops. This book is part of a series of publications produced by ACIAR in support of the on-going rollout of onfarm demonstrations for upland crops in Cambodia.
Improving village chicken production: a manual for field workers and trainers
Publication Code:
MN139
Price:
$50.00
Australia has supported the implementation of effective village chicken production programs in Asia, Africa and Latin America, including several research projects funded by ACIAR. This investment in research and development, always in collaboration with producers, traders and other stakeholders, has been shown to increase poultry numbers, household purchasing power, home consumption of chicken products (resulting in improved nutrition for families) and the decision-making power of women. This manual is focused on developing countries.
Landcare in the Philippines: a practical guide to getting it started and keeping it going
Publication Code:
MN138
Price:
$50.00
The Australian aid program has been working with the landcare movement in the Philippines for 10 years, encouraging farmers and their communities to take control of their own problems and to implement appropriate solutions. This book provides practical guidelines for all those involved in this important role.
Jorani and the green vegetable bugs [Lao translation]
Publication Code:
MN137b [Lao]
This is the Lao translation of MN137, a book for primary school children for use in the ‘Life Skills’ part of the Cambodian School curriculum. It will teach children about integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and the positive impact on the environment. IPM is aimed at reducing pesticide use, which will benefit the environment and human health. Children are very good at understanding environmental issues like this and take the messages home to their parents.
Jorani and the green vegetable bugs [Khmer translation]
Publication Code:
MN137a [Khmer]
Price:
$10.00
This is the Khmer translation of MN137, a book for primary school children for use in the ‘Life Skills’ part of the Cambodian School curriculum. It will teach children about integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and the positive impact on the environment.
Jorani and the green vegetable bugs
Publication Code:
MN137
Price:
$48.00
This book is for primary school children for use in the ‘Life Skills’ part of the Cambodian School curriculum. It will teach children about integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and the positive impact on the environment.
Measuring plant-associated nitrogen fixation in agricultural systems
Publication Code:
MN136
Price:
$38.00
Nitrogen is one of the key drivers of global agricultural production, with between 150 and 200 million tonnes required each year to produce the world’s food, animal feed and industrial products. Improving the efficiency with which Nitrogen is used in world agriculture is vital to the long-term sustainability of the planet, as gaseous losses contribute to global warming, and leaching and erosion losses to the degradation of watercourses and storages.
Sea cucumber fisheries: a manager's toolbox
Publication Code:
MN135
Price:
$9.00
Outcomes of the ‘Papua New Guinea, Pacific Islands and Northern Australia Sea Cucumber Fisheries Management Workshop’, held at Motupore Island Research Centre, Papua New Guinea, 20–23 March 2006.
Growing peanuts in Papua New Guinea: a best management practice manual
Publication Code:
MN134
Price:
$19.00
A best management production manual aimed at the wide spectrum of industry stakeholders interested in growing and marketing peanuts in PNG. It is designed to assist agricultural researchers, extension people, smallholder producers, agricultural consultants and commercial producers by providing information on best management practices that will improve peanut productivity and quality.
Overcoming liver fluke as a constraint to ruminant production in South-East Asia
Publication Code:
MN133
Price:
$27.00
This monograph addresses the knowledge gaps in the genetics, immunology, epidemiology and control of liver fluke disease.
TaroPest: an illustrated guide to pests and diseases of taro in the South Pacific
Publication Code:
MN132
Price:
$27.00
A guide to the pests and diseases of taro in the South Pacific.
Integrated pest and disease management for sustainable cocoa production: a training manual for farmers and extension workers [Indonesian translation]
Publication Code:
MN131a [Indonesian]
This is the Indonesian translation of MN131, a booklet that addresses knowledge gaps in cocoa production. New management approaches, based on sound agronomic practices and integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategies, have been developed to assist farmers to optimise their cocoa production. Farmers can expect significantly higher yields if these approaches are implemented completely and correctly. FOR HARD COPIES, PLEASE CONTACT ACIAR.
Integrated pest and disease management for sustainable cocoa production: a training manual for farmers and extension workers – 2nd edition
Publication Code:
MN131
Price:
$9.00
This booklet is the second edition of the original monograph published in 2008. New management approaches, based on sound agronomic practices and integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategies, have been developed to assist farmers to optimise their cocoa production. The revised edition encompasses updates, particularly to the sections on IPDM and cocoa pod borer.
Soil constraints and management package (SCAMP): guidelines for sustainable management of tropical upland soils
Publication Code:
MN130
Price:
$28.00
This book describes a decision-support framework called the Soil Constraints and Management Package (SCAMP).
Diagnostic manual for plant diseases in Vietnam [Vietnamese translation]
Publication Code:
MN129a [Vietnamese]
Price:
$55.00
The Vietnamese translation of MN129, a manual designed to help plant pathologists develop basic skills in the diagnosis of the cause of diseases, focusing on fungal diseases of the roots and stems.
Diagnostic manual for plant diseases in Vietnam
Publication Code:
MN129
Price:
$45.00
A manual designed to help plant pathologists develop basic skills in the diagnosis of the cause of diseases, focusing on fungal diseases of the roots and stems.
Quality management of fresh produce from the highlands of Papua New Guinea
Publication Code:
MN128
Price:
$40.00
This spiral-bound postharvest manual is a valuable reference for farmers, marketers and extension personnel as they seek to improve the management and marketing of highlands-based fresh produce.
Postlarval fish capture and grow-out
Publication Code:
MN127
Price:
$17.00
This manual describes a new method for Pacific islanders to catch valuable fish and crustaceans for the aquarium trade. It explains the stages involved in setting up a 'capture and grow-out' operation and will help readers decide if this business is right for them and their community.
Agricultural development and land policy in Vietnam: policy briefs [Bilingual version]
Publication Code:
MN126
Price:
$25.00
A bilingual (English and Vietnamese back-to-back) version of chapter 12 of MN123: Agricultural development and land policy in Vietnam.
Aquaculture in Papua New Guinea: status of freshwater fish farming
Publication Code:
MN125
Price:
$40.00
This publication provides the reader with a comprehensive account of the history of aquaculture and fish stock enhancement programs in PNG.
