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Agricultural technologies must be `appropriate`
How an agricultural technology is generated and where it comes from — be it through local efforts or global centres — are not as important for development as whether the product is appropriate, says development expert, Sara Delaney.
`An appropriate technology is accessible, affordable, easy-to-use and maintain, effective — and most importantly, it serves a real need`, says Delaney.
A fast-maturing strain of rice can be appropriate anywhere the variety thrives, regardless of where it was bred or engineered, says Delaney.
Too often, international scientists and policymakers believe ... |
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Challenges in soil and water conservation
Productive soils and clean water are essential elements for economic and social prosperity and environmental sustainability. Throughout history, civilizations have thrived or collapsed based on the availability of these vital resources. The lack of arable land and evidence of soil degradation have been identified as causes for the fall of many ancient civilizations, such as those in Mesopotamia, the Anasazi in the western United States, and the Mayans of Central America.
The rise and fall of these civilizations is often attributed to accelerated erosion and degradation caused by improper land ... |
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