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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 08 November 2007

Soil conservation for smallholder farming systems in the Philippine uplands

A report on the extent of human-induced soil erosion in the Philippine uplands, with an evaluation of soil technologies to address the issue. (ACIAR) More info >>

Alleviate soil acidification in legume-based production

A project to develop technologies to alleviate soil acidification in legume-based production systems in the tropics of Asia and Australia. (ACIAR) More info >>

Agriculture vs. protected areas

This article examines the tenuous relationship between agricultural land use and protected areas. (id21: 2004) More info >>

The nature conservation value of low-intensity farming systems

Background of European research work into the viability of low-intensity farming systems to inform policy and practice. (The Macaulay Institute) More info >>

Inner Mongolia grasslands management project policy issue discussion papers

This page presents 2 discussion papers on the desertification of the grassland-herding system in Inner Mongolia and the role of the policy mix that perpetuates the problems. (Cardno Acil) More info >>

Sustainable farming systems for steep hills

A brochure for a New South Wales pasture project to increase plant population density and reduce water and nutrient runoff in steep hill country. (Dept of Primary Industries, Victoria) More info >>


 

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