Water and Cereals in Drylands - 9781844077083

Name: Water and Cereals in Drylands - 9781844077083
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Water and Cereals in DrylandsAuthor(s): Parviz Koohafkan\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Earthscan Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781844077083, 978-1844077083\nSynopsis\nThis topic is central to contemporary concerns for more sustainable agricultural development. This is a well-written and clear book, with excellent data, tables and illustrations, addressing issues of water use, climate change, poverty and small farmers. The authors are highly respected and complement each other's acknowledged international expertise.' \nProfessor Jules Pretty, University of Essex, UK\n\n 'This useful guide shows that there is great potential for increasing the productive capacity of smallholder farms in the drylands via a range of water management techniques, from the simple to the more complex. Providing a theoretical grounding and a practical guide, Water and cereals in the drylands will appeal to workers on-location as well as students, researchers and policymake.