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Agroforestry
Extension
Resources
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 A015 Agroforestry - a Way to Better Farming
A Manual for Trainers, Teachers and Extension Workers
Inoka Ratukalou et al. 1999 MAFF Land Use Section and Pacific German Regional Forestry Project. ISBN
982-209-004-8 (FOL: 634.92
R21 v1) (EXT060)
Two spiral bound volumes providing a clear introduction to agroforestry in the context of the Fijian
islands. A very good model, and would be
worth digitising for easier accessibility.
 
CONTENTS:
Volume 1
Introduction
Why Agroforestry?
Importance of agriculture in Fiji
Fertile soil The basis for agricultural production
The challenge for Fiji's agriculture
What is Agroforestry?
The definition of agroforestry
The usefulness of trees in an ecosystem
Positive and negative aspects of agroforestry
Agroforestry in Practice
Improved homegarden
lmproved fallow
Contour farming
Hedgerow
Techniques and Management
Soil conservation techniques
Construction of an A-Frame
Calibrating the A-Frame
Marking of contour lines
Other uses for the A-Frame
Tree management
Vegetative propagation
Generative propagation
Tree pruning
Plant Species in Agroforestry
Summary and appendix
Volume II
Introduction
Tropical Soils
What is soil?
Effect of trees on soil
Nutrients in an ecosystem
Nutrient circulation
Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF)
Management of agroforestry systems
Steps towards better farming
Agroforestry in Practice
Erosion control
Sloping agricultural land technology - contour farming
Wide row intercropping
Hedgerows
Fertility improvement
Alley cropping
Using green manure
Animal husbandry
Living fences
Pasture improvement
Fodder banks
Shade and support
Farm protection
Coastal shelterbelts
Windbreaks
Timber production
Woodlots
Summary and appendix
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