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AGRICULTURE
Section 0

Farm ponds for water, fish and livelihoods

By: Miller, James W.
FAO Diversification booklet No. 13
Rome, 2009, 70 pp., A5, Pb
ISBN 978-92-5-106141-1
ISSN 1810-0775
TC/M/I0528/E
FAO109897
USD 16.00

Ponds add value to farming activities: water form pounds can serve domestic and livestock water supplies as well as irrigation for crops. Raising fish is an obvious use for a farm pound; it adds value to the water, and provides improved nutrition for farm families. This booklet provides basic and practical information on multiple-use smallholder farm pounds.

GENERAL NOTE: The main target audience for the FAO Diversification booklets are people and organizations that provide advisory, business and technical support to small-scale farmers and local communities in low and middle-income countries, as well as policy makers and programme managers. They are not intended to be technical "how to do it "guidelines; however, each booklet identifies additional sources of information, technical support and websites.

Growing vegetables for home and market

By: Nichols, M., Hilmi, M.
FAO Diversification booklet No. 11
Rome, 2009, 100 pp., A5, Pb
ISBN 978-92-5-106139-8
ISSN 1810-0775
TC/M/I0526/E
FAO109899
USD 18.00

Vegetables that are easy to grow - potatoes, onions, tomatoes - provide economic, social and nutritional advantages and can make significant differences to smallholder livelihoods. With this booklet, policy-makers and development personnel will recognize the opportunities that are available for producing and marketing quality vegetables.

Higher value addition through hides and skins

By: Leach, I., Trevor Wilson, R.
FAO Diversification booklet No. 8
Rome, 2009, 48 pp., A5, Pb
ISBN 978-92-5-106136-7
ISSN 1018-0775
TC/M/I0523/E
FAO109901
USD 15.00

Hides and skins form domestic livestock are potentially valuable agricultural products, especially suited for export. Their processing can provide employment and extra income for rural dwellers. This booklet outlines the opportunities for generating income by producing and trading hides and skins.

Make money by growing mushrooms

By: Marshall, E., Nair (Tan) N.G.
FAO Diversification booklet No. 7
Rome, 2009, 62 pp., A5, Pb
ISBN 978-92-5-106135-0
ISSN 1810-0775
TC/M/I0522E
FAO109902
USD 16.00

Mushroom cultivation can help reduce vulnerability to poverty and strengthens livelihoods through the generation of fats yielding and nutritious source of food and a reliable source of income. This booklet addresses what to do and how to promote sustainable development of mushroom cultivation for the benefit of the poor. It is aimed at people and organizations providing advisory, business and technical support services.

Milk for health and wealth

By: Henriksen, J.
FAO Diversification booklet No. 6
Rome, 2009, 68 pp., A5, Pb
ISBN 978-92-5-106134-3
ISSN 10810-0775
TC/M/I0521/E
FAO109903
USD 15.00

Smallholder dairying offers high returns to land and labour, a source of regular income, gives women an opportunity to become economically active, encourages cooperation between smallholders and transfers capital from urban centres to rural areas through the trade of milk: a low risk and low cost activity that has the potential to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods.

Non-farm income from non-wood forest products

By: Marshall, E., Chandrasekharam, C.
FAO Diversification booklet No. 12
Rome, 2009, 92 pp., A5, Pb
ISBN 978-92-5-106140-4
ISSN 1810-0775
TC/M/I0527/E
USD 17.00

Non-wood forest products comprise a wide range of forest goods, providing traditional sources of food, fodder, fertilizer, fibre, medicine, organic construction materials and cultural products, as well as raw industrial materials, making valuable socio-economic, cultural and ecological contributions. This booklet describes how such products are used to meet basic subsistence needs, and the role they can play in income generation through local, regional and international trade.

Sheep and goats for diverse products and profits

By: Pollott, G., Trevor Wilson, R.
FAO Diversification booklet No. 19
Rome, 2009, 52 pp., A5, Pb
ISBN 978-92-5-106137-4
ISSN 1018-0775
TC/M/I0524/E
FAO109900
USD 15.00

Small ruminants, such as sheep and goats, fit well into smallholder farming systems: cheap to buy and maintain, easy to work with and to market, they are widely distributed throughout the world, but policy-makers and administrators tend to overlook their contributions to the economy and rural and peri-urban livelihoods.

PLANT PRODUCTION AND PROTECTION
Section 1

New light on a hidden treasure - International Year of the Potato 2008 - An end-of-year review

Rome, 2009, 144 pp., B5, Pb
ISBN 978-92-5-106142-8
TC/M/I0500/E
FAO109883
USD 45.00

The International Year of the Potato (IYP) in 2008 was a celebration of one of humanity's most important and universally loved staple foods. This end-of-year review records IYP's achievements and underscores its essential message: that the potato is a vital part of the global food system, and will play an ever greater role in strengthening world food security and alleviating poverty. This book seeks to contribute to strengthening the potato industry everywhere. It will be of particular value to developing countries that recognize the potential of the potato to drive economic development and sustain rural livelihoods. Also published in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish.

ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH
Section 2

Animal Genetic Resources Information. No.43 - 2008

Rome, 2008, 100 pp., A4, Pb, Trilingual (En/Es/Fr)
ISBN 978-92-5-006083-5
ISSN 1014-2339
TC/M/I0390/Tri
FAO109851
USD 20.00

The mission of the Animal Genetic Resources Information Bulletin is the promotion of information on the better use of animal genetic resources of interest to food and agriculture production.

FISHERIES
Section 4

Report of the Expert Consultation on Best Practice Technical Guidelines for IPOA/NPOA - Seabirds - Bergen, Norway, 2-5 September 2008

FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Report No. 880
Rome, 2008, 44 pp., A4, Pb
ISBN 978-92-5-106124-4
ISSN 2070-6987
TR/M/I0459/E
FAO109893
USD 15.00

Incidental mortality in commercial fisheries around the world is a threat to seabirds and is causing decline in many breeding populations. Guidelines were prepared during this Expert Consultation to assist countries in developing policies and plans of action for reducing incidental catch and mortality of seabirds in fisheries.

LAND AND WATER DEVELOPMENT
Section 5

Harmonized World Soil Database - FAO/IIASA/ISRIC/ISSCAS/JRC (Version 1.0) (DVD)

FAO Land and Water Digital Media Series No. 35
Rome, 2008
ISBN 978-92-5-106081-0
ISSN 1020-7147
TC/C/I0374/E
FAO109904
USD 50.00

This DVD combines recently collected vast volumes of regional and national updates of soil information with the information already contained within the 1:5,000,000 scale FAO-UNESCO Digital Soil Map of the World, into a new comprehensive Harmonized World Soil Database (HWSD). The HWSD contributes sound scientific knowledge for planning sustainable expansion of agricultural production and for guiding policies to address emerging land competition issues concerning food, energy and biodiversity. This is of critical importance for rational natural resource management and making progress towards achieving food security and sustainable agricultural development, especially with regard to the threats of global climate change and the need for adaptation and mitigation. For policy makers, planners and experts. [System requirements: Minimum requirements are a PC with 1 GHz Pentium III processor or better, and 2 GB of hard disk space. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to read the documentation. For advanced applications GIS software is needed.]

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Section 6

Payment for Environmental Services in Agricultural Landscapes. Economic Policies and Poverty Reduction in Developing Countries

Edited by: Lipper, L., Sakuyama, T., Stringer, R., Zilberman, D.
2009, 300 pp., 16 cms x 24 cms, Hardcover
ISBN 978-92-5-105830-5 (FAO)
TC/M/A1364/E
FAO109892
USD 109.00

[Jointly published with Stringer, USA.] In recent years, development policy has responded to an increasing concern about natural resource degradation by setting up innovative payment for environmental services (PES) programs in developing countries. PES programs use market and institutional incentives in order to meet both environmental and poverty alleviation objectives. However, their optimal design, implications for the rural poor, and how these initiatives integrate into international treaties on global warming and biodiversity loss are still being discussed. This book addresses these issues by scrutinizing analytical tools, providing policy insights and stimulating debate on linkages between poverty alleviation and environmental protection. In particular, it turns attention towards the role of environmental services in agricultural landscapes as they provide a living for many poor in developing countries. It serves as a valuable reference for academics and students in economics, ecology and environmental studies, as well as for NGOs, policy makers and advisors.

PRODUCTION VÉGÉTALE ET PROTECTION DES PLANTES
Section 1

Éclairage sur un trésor enfoui - Année internationale de la pomme de terre 2008 - Compte rendu de fin d'année

Rome, 2009, 144 p., B5, broché
ISBN 978-92-5-206142-7
TC/M/I0500/F
FAO109884
USD 45.00

L'année internationale de la pomme de terre (IYP) a permis de célébrer en 2008 l'un des principaux aliments de base de l'humanité. Cette revue de fin d'année présente les objectifs atteints par l'IYP et met en relief son principal message: la pomme de terre est vitale pour le système alimentaire mondial et elle jouera un rôle croissant dans la consolidation de la sécurité alimentaire et dans le recul de la pauvreté. Ce livre vise à contribuer à renforcer l'industrie de la pomme de terre dans le monde entier. Il sera surtout utile aux pays en développement qui sont conscients que la pomme de terre peut contribuer au développement économique et accroître les moyens de subsistance des paysans. Publié également en anglais, arabe, chinois, espagnol et russe.

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PRODUCTION ET SANTÉ ANIMALES
Section 2

Bulletin d'information sur les ressources génétiques animales. No.43 - 2008

Rome, 2008, 100 p., A4, Pb, trilingue (En/Es/Fr)
ISBN 978-92-5-006083-5
ISSN 1014-2339
TC/M/I0390/Tri
FAO109851
USD 20.00

L 'objectif du Bulletin d'information sur les ressources génétiques animales est la vulgarisation de l'information disponible sur la meilleure gestion des ressources génétiques animales d'intérêt pour la production alimentaire et agricole.

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L'état des ressources zoogénétiques pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture dans le monde (+ CD-ROM)

Rome, 2008, 596 p., B5, cartonné
ISBN 978-92-5-205762-8
TC/M/A1250/F
FAO109889
USD 195.00

La gestion durable de la diversité des animaux d'élevage dans le monde est d'une importance vitale pour l'agriculture, la production alimentaire, le développement rural et l'environnement. Basé sur 169 rapports nationaux, sur des contribution de plusieurs organisations internationales et sur 12 études thématiques spécialement mandatées, ce rapport est la première évaluation de l'état des ressources zoogénétiques dans le monde et de leur évolution, ainsi que de l'état des capacités institutionnelles et technologiques de gestion de ces ressources. Un document technique de référence. Publié également en anglais.

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PRODUCCIÓN Y PROTECCIÓN VEGETAL
Sección 1

Nueva luz sobre un tesoro enterrado - Año Internacional de la Papa 2008 - Reseña de fin de año

Roma, 2009, 144 págs., B5
ISBN 978-92-5-306142-6
TC/M/I0500/S
FAO109885
USD 45.00

El Año Internacional de la Papa (AIP) celebrado en 2008 rindió homenaje al alimento básico mas importante y popular en todo el mundo. Esta reseña de final del ano registra los resultados del AIP y destaca su mensaje esencial: que la papa es una parte vital del sistema alimentario mundial y hará una contribución mayor al fortalecimiento de la seguridad alimentaría mundial y la reducción de la pobreza. Este libro tiene como objetivo contribuir al fortalecimiento de la industria de la papa en todo el mundo. Tendrá valor en particular para los países en desarrollo que reconocen el potencial de la papa para dar impulso al desarrollo económico y contribuir a los medios de subsistencia rurales. Publicado también en árabe, chino, francés, inglés y ruso.

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PRODUCCIÓN Y SANIDAD ANIMAL
Sección 2

Boletín de información sobre recursos genéticos animales. No.43 - 2008

Roma, 2008, 100 págs., A4, , trilingüe (En/Es/Fr)
ISBN 978-92-5-006083-5
ISSN 1014-2339
TC/M/I0390/Tri
FAO109851
USD 20.00

El objetivo del Boletín sobre Recursos Genéticos Animales es la divulgación de la información sobre una mejor gestión de los recursos genéticos animales de interés para la producción alimentaria y agrícola.

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