Agroforestry Extension Resources

Resources A070-079

A078 Calliandra calothyrsus. Nursery establishment and management

A pamphlet for farmers and extension staff.

ICRAF 2001. KARI, 9pp Pamphlet 1 (Pamphlet 2 concerns tree management and use)

Good example of a well produced, inexpensive, species-based booklet for  the farmer. Note that two versions have been produced - the earlier was a more expensive, "glossy" style, with landscape format. The latest version (as 2 pamphlets) is more appropriate for wider, cheaper distribution.

• Available in PDF (earlier version, with b&w photos, covering both pamphlet 1 and 2) from ICRAF: http://www.worldagroforestry.org/subcontent.asp?ID=29&Category=Information%20Resources&SubCategory=Publications

CONTENTS: (Pamphlet 1 and 2)

Introduction
Ecological requirements
Establishment
  Seed production
  Nurseries
  Planting
Management
  First year
  Planting interval
  Cutting height and method
  Maintenance of soil fertility
  Dry season feeding
  Diseases
Feeding Calliandra to dairy cattle
  Nutritive value
  Rations
  Freshness
  Feeding Calliandra to other livestock
How much Calliandra is needed
Economics
Opportunities and limitations