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Agroforestry
Extension
Resources
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 A083 Alley Farming Training Manual
1992 Editors: Bansh R. Tripathi and Paul J. Psychas. Alley Farming Network for Tropical Africa
(AFNETA) ISBN 978- 131-074-X
(Volume 1)
ISBN 978-131-075-8 (Volume 2)
The manual's preface states: "The manual has been written with two readerships in mind. First,
it is intended for use in AFNETA's training
courses, at which African scientists learn how to carry out alley farming research within the framework
of AFNETA's collaborative research
programs. Most of these scientists have backgrounds in agriculture, forestry, or animal husbandry, and
are employed within national
research systems. Secondly, it is intended for any person interested in practicing or experimenting
with alley farming. Interest in alley
farming is increasing, not only in national research systems, but in non-governmental organizations,
development agencies, and among
private farmers. Extension agents in many parts of Africa are beginning to be asked to promote the technology.
The manual addresses the
growing need for readily accessible, technical information on alley farming."
 
CONTENTS:
The manual is published in two volumes.
Volume 1, the Core Course in Alley Farming, has been designed as a basic, six-unit curriculum
for short training courses. The Core
Course introduces the theory and practice of alley farming, and acquaints the trainee with the major
research topics.
Volume 2, the Source Book for Alley Farming Research is a collection of technical papers
for reference and for further study. Each unit
and technical paper includes a set of "feedback exercises" as an aide to self-teaching. Those
scientists who will go on to conduct field
experiments will want to make use of AFNETA's documentation on research guidelines and data collection
requirements (available from the
Coordination Unit).
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