| Agricultural Prosperity in Dry Africa Contributor(s): Pasternak, Dov (Author) |
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ISBN: 9655504905 ISBN-13: 9789655504903 Publisher: Contentonow OUR PRICE: $40.84 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Irrigation |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.83 lbs) 232 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Prof. Dov Pasternak working in Israel, was among the pioneers of drip irrigation. He researched irrigation with saline water and conducted domestication of arid land crops. He received a UNESCO Chair for his work on desert research. For over 10 years Prof. Pasternak worked as Principal Scientist for Crops Diversification at ICRISAT-Niger and then continued as advisor on development projects in Africa. This book describes his experience in Africa. The book is written for both laymen and scientists. It is a must for anyone interested in or dealing with Africa's agricultural development. It starts by explaining how development projects fail and what can be done. It offers many systems, technologies and crops for a more profitable agriculture. The book emphasizes irrigation of vegetables, fruit trees and profitable field crops as a solution to current conditions and ends by suggesting how to carry out development programs. Forty four photos and many anecdotes of the author's life experience, make this book easy and a pleasure to read. |