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Rice–wheat cropping systems in India and Australia, and development of the ‘Happy Seeder’

Publication Code:

IAS077

Price:

$47.00

Author(s):

Clare Saunders, Lee Davis and David Pearce

While India’s expansion of the rice–wheat cropping system led to the production of more food, it has also led to degradation of the natural environment, and concerns over the sustainability of the practice. This report looks at the returns on investment of ACIAR projects that sought to develop alternative practices for growing rice and wheat sustainably, and designing a machine that allows direct seeding of wheat into rice stubble.

Expanding the area for Rabi-season cropping in southern Bangladesh

Publication Code:

FR2012-01

Author(s):

Mr N. Dalgliesh, Dr M. Saifuzzaman, Dr I. Khan, Dr A.B.S. Hossain, Dr H. Rawson, Dr P. Carberry, Mr P. Poulton, Mr Q.K. Alam and Mr J. Kabir

Final report for project LWR/2005/146, Expanding the area for Rabi-season cropping in southern Bangladesh

Sustainable intensification of Rabi cropping in southern Bangladesh using wheat and mungbean

Publication Code:

TR078

Price:

$60.00

Author(s):

H.M. Rawson (ed.)

This report summarises findings from an ACIAR project that aimed to lift agricultural productivity in southern Bangladesh and address the large and growing wheat deficit of the country. The challenge was to determine whether wheat or other short-duration Rabi (dry-season) crops, including mungbean, could be grown profitably under the hot, humid and sometimes saline conditions of this region.

Planters and their components: types, attributes,functional requirements, classification and description [Persian translation]

Publication Code:

MN121a

Author(s):

J.R. Murray, J.N. Tullberg and B.B. Basnet

A major constraint to adoption of improved resource-conserving cropping systems in developing countries is the lack of simple planting equipment. This manual provides a valuable reference for research and extension personnel engaged in the selection, adaptation and/or construction of complete planters appropriate to specific soil, crop, climate and residue conditions. FOR HARD COPIES, PLEASE CONTACT ACIAR.

Developing research options to mainstream climate adaptation into farming systems in Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh and India

Publication Code:

FR2010-19

Author(s):

Christian Roth & ors

Final report for project LWR/2008/015 Developing research options to mainstream climate adaptation into farming systems in Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh and India.