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This CD-ROM provides details about the pasture
and forage resources of various countries in the context of
relevant general, topographical, climatic and agro-ecological
information with particular focus on livestock production systems.
Profiles (80) are by region: Africa (20); Asia (14); Europe
(14); Latin America and the Caribbean (11); Near East (6) and
Southwest Pacific (15). The CD-ROM contains text as well as
many figures, tables and photos. All profiles are in English
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Country Pasture Profiles.
Detailed description of pasture and forage resources by country
Rome, 2005
ISBN 92-5-105331-6
$20.00 |
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This CD-ROM contains detailed descriptions of more that
600 grassland species from various agro-ecological zones. The
Grassland Index database can be accessed by species common name,
Latin name or genus. A linked Picture Gallery contains many
photos. There is also a considerable bibliography and notes
about the authors of each species profile |
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Grassland Species Profiles.
Detailed descriptions and photos of more than 600 grassland
species
Rome, 2005
ISBN 92-5-105330-8
$20.00 |
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This book brings together information on the contrasting
characteristics, condition, present use and problems of the
world's main natural grasslands. Since grassland is commercialized
through the grazing animal, particular attention is paid to
the livestock production systems associated with each main type.
Grazing resources are more than simply edible herbage: many
other factors have been taken into account, notably water in
all areas, and shelter in winter-cold climates. Seasonality
of forage supply is a characteristic of almost all grazing lands,
so the strategies for dealing with lean seasons are described.
the main problems of each type are mentioned and possible strategies
for their sustainable management discussed - taking into account
their multiple functions, not only livestock production. |
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Grasslands
of the World
Plant Production and Protection Series No. 34
Edited by
J.M. Suttie, S.G. Reynolds and C. Batello
FAO, 2005
ISBN 92-5-105337-5
US$ 48.00
For further information see
FAO Bookinfo |
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This book looks at significant current
grassland problems and issues, and provides an insight into
grassland productivity in diverse areas of the world, with
their various production systems.
There is a focus on recent technical advances and the prospects
for further innovation, through twenty chapters by eminent
grassland scientists, grouped into seven sections - forage
germplasm; forage conservation; grass-based systems and organic
production; climate change, biodiversity and biotechnology;
geographical information systems; framer and pastoralist participation;
and regional development. The book is timely in view of the
expanding human and livestock populations, especially in arid
and semi-arid environments, with the consequent pressure on
the world's grasslands. |
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Grasslands:
Developments Opportunities Perspectives
Edited by
S.G. Reynolds and J. Frame
FAO and Science Publishers, Inc.
2005
ISBN:
FAO 92-5-105042-2
SPI 1-57808-359-1
US $ 74.00 |
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The first part of this book deals with forage
legume technology in terms of: plant development; nitrogen fixation;
establishment; plant nutrition; weeds, pests and diseases; feeding
value and utilization. The main part has profiles of 35 major
and lesser used legume species with details of morphology, agronomic
characteristics, nutritive value, utilization and animal performances.
The book is timely in view of the increasing worldwide interest
in and appreciation of the role and potential of forage legumes
in temperate grasslands. |
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Forage
Legumes for Temperate Grasslands
by John Frame
Co-publication FAO and Science Publishers, Inc
(FAO) 92-5-105043
(SPI) 1-57808-358-3
2005
$ 59.00
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This book, well illustrated, brings together
information on the state of fodder oats worldwide, and is aimed
mainly at agronomists and extension workers. It contains a series
of regional studies focusing on oats used as fodder rather than
grain. Oats are well adapted to areas of mild winters or cold
climates with short growing seasons; their use is also expanding
rapidly as a winter soil cover in subtropical South America.
Oats have become very popular among small-scale farmers in Pakistan
and surrounding areas, for dairy production and as a cash-crop
to supply town dairies, and studies by national specialists
in the Himalaya-Hindu Kush zone describe their development and
use. Oats are easy to grow with equipment and techniques used
for wheat. Introduction of multicut varieties has reinforced
the popularity of oats as fodder, but continuous breeding efforts
are necessary to maintain disease resistance. There are few
breeders working on fodder oats, and new, young breeders and
funding are needed to maintain the work. |
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Fodder
Oats: a world overview
By: J.M. Suttie and S.G. Reynolds
Plant Production and Protection Series No. 33
Rome, 2004, 266 pp.
ISBN 92-5-105243-3
ISSN 0259-2525
$42.00 |
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Document Repository |
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Tous ensemble
pour l'avenir du Sahel
Les aventures d'Aïssata et Demba entre élevage,
agriculture et ressources naturelles
by
Pietro Bartoleschi, Caterina Batello and Sheila Edwards
FAO and UNEP 2004
For information contact: Caterina.Batello@fao.org
See
other booklets in the series |
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Proceedings
of the Workshop on
Fodder Oats, Fodder Technology Packages and Small Farm Income
Generation
Kathmandu, Nepal 8-11 March, 2005
D. Pariyar, J. Suttie, S.G. Reynolds (eds) |
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Tropical Forages: an interactive selection
tool
2005.
CSIRO, DPI&F (Qld), CIAT & ILRI [also FAO and GTZ]
availaible as a Website
or on CD-ROM
CD-ROM ISBN 0 643 09231 5
For information contact: Michael Peters (m.peters-ciat@cgiar.org)
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Biosalinity News
May and July 2005 Newsletters now available
Salt-tolerant forage project
Website
E-mail: icba@biosaline.org.ae |
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Rangelands of the Ravina Region in the Karakum
Desert (Turkmenistan): Current Condition and Utilisation
by G. Gintzburger, S. Saïdi and V. Soti
(In collaboration with Hodja Hanchaev, Atajan Cherkezov & Abdul
Jabbar Ustad Juma Livestock and Veterinary Medicine Institute,
Ashkabat – Turkménistan).
2005, 121p. + Maps
ISBN 2-9524694-0-7
For sale: 35 Euros + 6 euros by post
Click here to read
abstract
For details contact: gustave.gintzburger@libertysurf.fr |
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Livestock,
Fodder, Pastures and People
An Integrated Study in the Northern Areas of Pakistan
I.A. Wright and A.J. Duncan (eds)
ICIMOD and The Macaulay Institute
2005, 67 p.
ISBN 92-9115-059-2 For more information contact:
ICIMOD, GPO Box 3226, Kathmandu, Nepal
www.icimod.org |
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| Forages
and Feed Resources in Commercial Livestock Production Systems
Proceedings of the 8th Meeting of the Regional Working Group
on Grazing and Feed Resources for Southeast Asia
22-28 September, 2003
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Maylasian Agriculture Research and Developement Institute
Department of Veterinary Science
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Ridzwan A. Halim
Nor Raizan A. Hamid
Samiyah M. Nasir (eds)
ISBN 967-936-494-6
For more information: Stephen.Reynolds@fao.org
and see PDF
version |
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With the intensification of agriculture
during the last century, the number of grass species was reduced.
A small number of species were selected and have come to dominate
the grasslands and the seed market. A documented plea for a
re-evaluation of spontaneous grasses, this book contains profiles
of 43 temperate species, many of which are regaining importance
in the context of agricultural intensification. Amply illustrated,
each profile includes a description of the plant, its ecological
requirements, its agronomic characteristics and its uses, including
innovative and unusual. Wild and sown grasses is an invaluable
work of reference for students of agriculture, lecturers, researchers,
consultants, ecologists, nature conservationists and other involved
in the diverse uses of grass communities.
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a temperate species selection: ecology, biodiversity and use
By: Alain Peeters
Rome, 2004, 324 pp.
ISBN 92-5-105159-3
$125.00
[Co-published with Blackwell Publishing, UK.]
For further information see: FAO
BookInfo and FAO
Publications Catalogue on-line |
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This publication describes 25 different grasses and herbs
occurring naturally in the middle and high Alpine zones suitable
for restoration. Primarily for nature protection rather than
merely for forage production, sit-specific grasses and herbs
have gained significance in recent years. Large building projects
(such as ski lifts, ski runs, snow-making facilities, reservoir
power stations, roads and tourist infrastructure) must provide
rapid surface protection, restoration stability and protection
of biomes. Prerequisites for the successful realization of such
aims are the production and availability of seeds of suitable
site-specific species. This book describes the possibility of
lucrative, non-regulated seed production of selected species
and is addressed to innovative farmers and seed producers.
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Grasses and Herbs
Seed production and use for restoration of mountain environments
by
Bernhard Krautzer, Giovanni Peratoner and Ferdinando Bozzo
FAO Plant Production and Protection Series No. 32
ISBN 92-5-105188-7
FAO 2004, 111 pp.
$24.00
For further information see FAO
BookInfo and FAO
Publications Catalogue |
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The
Future is an Ancient Lake
(Traditional knowledge, biodiversity and genetic resources for
food and agriculture in Lake Chad Basin ecosystems)
by
Caterina Batello, Marzio Marzot and Adamou Harouna Touré
FAO, 2004, 307 pp.
FAO Interdepartmental Working Group on Biological Diversity
for Food and Agriculture
ISBN 92-5-105064-3
Price US$ 80.00
For further information and purchase contact:
Sales and Marketing Group Information Division
FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla - 00100 Rome, Italy
E-mail: Publications-Sales@fao.org Fax: (39) 06 5705 3360
Or see
FAO BookInfo
and FAO Publications
Catalogue |
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| Migratory
Cattle Grazing: An Ecosystem Approach to Herders' Livelihood
A case Study from Bhutan
by
M.R. Moktan, L. Norbu, D.B. Chhetri, K. Dukpa, T.B. Rai, K.
Dhendup and Rinchen
Sponsored by World Wildlife Fund Bhutan Programme
For copies of the report, please contact:
Renewable Natural Resources Research Centre
Yusipang Westren Region
P.O. Box 212, Thimphu, Bhutan
tel:+975 02 EPABX 321602/3 Fax:+975 2 321601
E-mail: Inorbu@druknat.bt
- mrmoktan@yahoo.com |
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| Strategic
Innovations for Improving Pastoral Livelihoods in the Hindu
Kush-Himalayan Highlands
Volume
I: Workshop Proceedings
Volume
II: Technical Papers
Proceedings of an International Workshop held in Lhasa, Tibet
Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China, May 12-19,
2002
Camille Richard
Kate Hoffmann (eds.)
ISBN 92-9115-846-1
International Center for Integrated Mountain Development
4/80 Jawalakhel, GPO Box 3226
Kathmandu, Nepal
distri@icimod.org.np
http://www.icimod.org
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| Sustentabilidad,
Desarrollo y Conservación de los ecosistemas
XX Reunión del Grupo Técnico Regional del Cono
sur en mejoramiento y utilización de los recursos forrajeros
del area tropical y subtropical
28,29,30 September, 2004
Regional Norte de la Universidad de la República, Salto,
Uruguay
For more information contact: Stella Maris Altuve saltuve@ibera.net |
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| Transhumant
Grazing Systems in Temperate Asia
J.M. Suttie and S.G. Reynolds (eds)
FAO Plant Production and Protection Series No. 31
Rome, 2003, 352 pp.
ISBN 92-5-104977-7 ISSN 0259-2525
$38.00 (plus shipping cost)
For further information and purchase contact:
Sales and Marketing Group Information Division
FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla - 00100 Rome, Italy
E-mail: Publications-Sales@fao.org
Fax: (39) 06 5705 3360
Or see FAO
BookInfo
and FAO
Publications Catalogue |
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| From
Indifference to Awareness
Encountering Biodiversity in the Semi-Arid Rangelands of the
Syrian Arab Republic
by Gianluca Serra, Douglas Williamson and Caterina Batello
Book and CD-Rom
FAO, 2003
Inter-Departmental
Working Group on Biological Diversity for Food and Agriculture
ISBN 92-5-105054-6 (Book)
ISBN 92-5-105076-7 (CD-Rom)
For further information see FAO
BookInfo and FAO
Publications Catalogue
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Know
to move, move to know
Ecological knowledge and herd movement strategies among the
Wodaabe of Southeastern Niger
Rome, 2003, 72 pp.
ISBN 92-5-105061-9
$22.00 For further information see FAO
BookInfo and FAO
Publications Catalogue
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| VIIth
International Rangeland Congress
Durban 26 July - 1 August 2003
Printed abstracts and CD-ROM
of Proceedings (US$100)
are now available from T.palmer@ru.ac.za
A booklet
on Rangeland Resources was made available
to Congress participants. (PDF)
A few copies are available.
Contact: Stephen.Reynolds@fao.org |
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