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Integrated weed management: experiential learning modules for sustainable intensification and agricultural service provision
(CIMMYT, 2020)
Globally, weeds cause higher agricultural production losses than other agricultural pests. In a systematic review of the evidence on crop production losses, Oerke (2005) wrote that “Estimates on potential and actual losses ...
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Bed planters for service mechanics: experiential learning modules for sustainable intensification and agricultural service provision
(CIMMYT, 2020)
This set of training modules focuses on ensuring that mechanics are able to make repairs to bed planter efficiently and correctly. It builds on other books in this series, and is designed so that anybody who uses these ...
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Resource book: Earth observation and climate data analysis for agricultural drought monitoring in South Asia
(South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Agriculture Centre (SAC), 2019)
Droughts are manifestations of climatic fluctuations associated with large-scale anomalies in the planetary circulation of the atmosphere. They imply the absence of, or weak precipitation, for an extended period over large ...
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Mechanical line sowing with two-wheeled tractors for maize, wheat, legumes and direct seeded rice: experiential learning modules for sustainable intensification and agricultural service provision
(CIMMYT, 2020)
Mechanical sowing refers to the placement of seeds into the soil by an agricultural machine or a manually operated (but mechanical) device. Mechanical sowing, also referred to as mechanical seeding, is generally practiced ...
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Self-propelled multi-crop reaper for service providers: experiential learning modules for sustainable intensification and agricultural service provision
(CIMMYT, 2020)
This training uses an experiential and hands-on modular format. It is based on a foundation of experiential and hands-on work, combined with discussion and reflection among participants. This means that although the ...
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Axial flow pump and mixed flow pump for service providers: experiential learning modules for sustainable intensification and agricultural service provision
(CIMMYT, 2020)
This training uses an experiential and hands-on modular format. It is based on a foundation of experiential and hands-on work, combined with discussion and reflection among participants. This means that although the ...
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Axial flow pumps and mixed flow pumps for mechanics: experiential learning modules for sustainable intensification and agricultural service provision
(CIMMYT, 2020)
This set of training modules focuses on ensuring that mechanics are able to make repairs to axial flow pumps and mixed flow pumps efficiently and correctly. It builds on other books in this series, and is designed so that ...
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Self-propelled multi-crop reaper for mechanics: experiential learning modules for sustainable intensification and agricultural service provision
(CIMMYT, 2020)
The self-propelled multi-crop reaper is an innovative machine suitable for smallholder farmers growing small- and medium-grain crops like rice, wheat and barley. It can facilitate rapid and low-cost harvesting, and is of ...
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Integrated weed management in rice: training of trainers modules
(CIMMYT; IRRI; CSISA, 2017)
In India, weeds are responsible for about 33% of total yield losses caused by pests, whereas insects and diseases are responsible for 26% and 20%, respectively. Weeds interfere with crops by competing for light, water, ...