by Rukmini | Jul 18, 2008 | Articles, Resource Management, Soils
Amitava Rakshit, N C Sarkar, D.Sen and R.K.Maity Without the soil food web, plants would not obtain the nutrients necessary for growth, and the above ground food web would not continue long .Extensive research has demonstrated the great importance of soil organisms... by Rukmini | Jul 18, 2008 | Articles, Resource Management, Soils
Wardjito Farmers have been using chemical fertilizers and pesticides since the Green Revolution arrived in Paseh village in Central Java. Over time, however, they became aware that their soil was becoming harder and more infertile. With increasing costs of chemical... by Rukmini | Jul 18, 2008 | Articles, Resource Management, Soils
Patrick Mwalukisa Farmers in Ileje district rarely used night-soil, believing it to be unsafe. One farmer’s efforts started a change in thinking and now night-soil is a valued commodity. As benefits have been realised, changes in practice and attitudes, as well as... by Rukmini | Jul 18, 2008 | Articles, Resource Management, Soils
Santaram S. Oinam Night-soil has been considered a valuable agricultural resource since ancient times. When handled safely, its use can contribute to reducing soil degradation and water scarcity in the areas like the Lahaul valley. Despite such known benefits its use... by Rukmini | Jul 18, 2008 | Articles, Resource Management, Soils
Arulanandam Vakeesan, Tharshani Nishanthan and Gunasingham Mikunthan Excessive use of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides has affected soil and water quality in the Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka. Students from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Jaffna... by Rukmini | Jul 18, 2008 | Articles, Education, Participatory Learning
Pablo Tittonell, Michael Misiko and Isaac Ekise When agricultural researchers visit farms in order to gather information for their research programmes, farmers rarely get proper feedback. Research information on scientific concepts such as soil fertility and nutrient...