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Shifting cultivation in Asia: diversity change, indigenous knowledge and strategies
2001
Garrity, D. | Lai, C.K. (International Center for Research in Agroforestry, Jl. Cifor, Sindang Barang, Bogor, West Java (Indonesia))
Domestication of three non-traditional species by shifting cultivars in India
2001
Tiwari, B.K. (North Eastern Univ., Shillong 793014 ((India). Centre for Environmental Studies)
The economics of the tree plantation crops is summarized in this paper. Aleurites spp. cultivation gives good economic returns. However, the end product of this crop is an oil which is particularly used in industries. Therefore, it is highly dependent on external market forces. At present, most requirement of this oil is met from imports. This also necessitates that the cost of production should be minimal to warrant a competitive price. Poor infrastructure and hilly terrains put these traditional farmers at a disadvantage vis-a-vis their counterparts elsewhere. Still, Aleurites spp. had a good economic potential and support from the government can provide the required impetus to the cultivation of this crop. It can provide an alternative livelihood to shifting cultivators not only in Mizoram but in other states as well where agroclimatic conditions favor the growth of this tree. On Livistonia jenkinsiana, at present, the produce has a small market which can possibly expand in terms of its demand. However, large market expansion is impossible as the leaves must compete with modern house building materials. Thus, it can provide an alternative to shifting cultivation only to a limited extent. Intervention in terms of value addition and market expansion is desirable. Thysanolaena maxima, on the other hand, has a high benefit cost ratio and very good market, processing and value addition facilities have also come up in nearby lowland trading centers. As a result, T. maxima cultivation is expanding rapidly. Even without any external intervention, the farmers are getting good returns. In villages where the farmers have taken up the cultivation of this crop, within 10-15 years it has almost completely occupied all the lands previously used for shifting cultivation. T.maxima had low starting cost and quick returns (on the second year). The other two species have high cost on the first three years. In particular, Aleurites can give the highest income over six years
Show more [+] Less [-]Basics of shifting cultivation system
2001
Vergara, N. (Timugan, National Highway, Los Banos, Laguna (Philippines))
Traditional rotational farming system of the Karen people in Thailand
2001
Trakansuphakon, P. (252 Moo 2T. Sansaimoi A. Sansai, Chiang Mai 50210 (Thailand))
Participatory assessment strategies for extension and training in Melanesian communities
2001
Jansen, T. | Kabu, R.
Sustainable upland rice-based agriculture in Lao PDR: production constraints
2001
Keoboulapha, B. (Northern Regional Agriculture and Forestry Research Center, Luang Prabang Province (Lao PDR))
Pest management in shifting cultivation
2001
Thurston, H.D.
Guidelines for the commercialization of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) in shifting cultivation areas
2001
Karki, M. (International Development Research Center Canada House, 208 Jor Bagh, New Delhi (India)) Rawal, R.B.
Strategies for developing areas practicing shifting cultivation in northeast India
2001
Darlong, V.T. (Ministry of Environment and Forests N.E. Regional Office, Upland Road Shillong 793003 (India))
Economics of labor and information in swidden intensification
2001
Raintree, J. (Forestry Research Center, NAFRI Scc Natura, P.O. Box 4298 Vientiane (Lao PDR))
