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Land use
Managed forests offer PNG communities new market opportunities
This paper looks at sustainable harvesting strategies which are helping local communities in Papua New Guinea generate income from the forest resources big logging companies leave behind. (ACIAR: June 2009) More info >>
Organic crops or energy crops? Options for rural development in Cambodia & the Lao PDR
This policy brief summarises the pros and cons of organic agriculture and biofuel and makes policy recommendations based on a detailed investigation for Cambodia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic. (ADBI: 2008) More info >>
Dry fallow rice paddies make beds of opportunity
This publication looks at the farming potential of Bangladesh's rice paddies during the dry season and how they're being used to grow wheat and chickpeas to raise the prosperity of poor farmer. (ACIAR: 2009) More info >>
Economic impacts of Landcare in the central Philippines
This paper explores the dynamics of land-use change in upland watersheds in Bohol Province as a basis for evaluating the economic impacts of the Landcare Program. (Philippines-Australia Landcare Project: 2007) More info >>
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 >>