Permanent Farming Systems based on Animal Traction
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- Author: René Fischer
- Language: English
- Country: Germany
- Link: www.gate-international.org/documents/publications/webdocs/pdfs/g23pee.pdf
- This handbook explains how to farm with oxen or donkeys in tropical Africa. It provides information and advice about the housing, feeding, training and handling of the traction animals and about their health care. The vehicles and implements used for transport, plowing, harrowing, ridging, weeding, seeding and planting are presented and their use and maintenance are explained. The booklet also deals with soil and sustainable farming techniques for different crops and vegetables. A final chapter gives practical advice about farm management.
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