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Scaling up the benefits of agroforestry research: lesions learned and research challenges
2001
Franzel, S. | Cooper, P. | Denning, G. L.
This paper is about the case studies which demonstrate the breadth and richness in approaches to scaling up and lessons learned from them. A key lesson is that scaling up Agroforestry innovations is far more complex than simply transferring information and planting material; it often entails building institutional capacity in the community for promoting and sustaining the innovation and adoption process.
Show more [+] Less [-]Facilitating the wider use of Agroforestry for development in southern Africa
2001
Bohringer, A. | Peter Cooper | Steve Franzel
The paper describes some of the outcomes of technology development and how this has evolved into a more client-driven process. Regional development trends are assessed and six Agroforestry options are presented that offer better livelihood options to smallholder farming families. The article goes on to discuss problems and successes experienced in facilitating the wider use of Agroforestry, and highlights lessons concerning partnerships, the timeframe of impact, using farmers as change agents, and addressing the special needs of women.
Show more [+] Less [-]Participatory domestication of agroforestry trees: an example from the Peruvian Amazon
2001
Weber, J. C. | Montes, C. S. | Vidaurre, H. | Dawson, I. K. | Simons, A.
This paper describes some principles of participatory tree domestication, and how researchers are working with farmers to select improved planting materials, reduce the risk of poor tree adaptation, produce and deliver high-quality planting material, and scale up participatory tree domestication.
Show more [+] Less [-]The landcare experience in the Philippines: technical and institutional innovations for conservation farming
2001
Mercado, A. R. | Patindol, J. M. | Garrity, D. P.
This paper relates the experiences using a participatory approach to develop agroforestry practices and institutions for conservation farming that ensure food security, alleviate poverty, and protect the environment in Clavera, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
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