agriculture
AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_203
International Conference on Amazonian Agriculture and Land Use Research (1, 1980, Cali, Colombia). Amazonia: agriculture and land use research: Proceedings
Guiding principles towards responsible agricultural investment in Lao PDR
A discussion note from Mekong Region Land governance (MRLG) summarizing findings and recommendations of a multi-stakeholder initiative and study tour conducted in Southern Laos, to study the social and environmental practices of two large scale companies holding large scale concessions in Lao PDR, published by MRLG in January 2017.
Cambodian peasant's contribution to rural development: a perspective from Kampong Thom Province
The paper aims to identify the rationality of peasant communities and their contribution to rural development in Kampong Thom province. To do so, the authors explore the dynamics of land use and land tenure, the strategies of labor force allocation as well as the determinants of land and labor agricultural productivities amongst peasant communities. The research is based on field surveys in two communes. The researchers also analysed changes based on time-series aerial photos.
Research evaluation of economic, social, and ecological implications of the programme for commercial tree plantations
This report aims to evaluate the economic, social and ecological impacts of large-scale land concessions to plant rubber and make recommendations for the future management of land in Lao PDR. Study focused on Champassak and Salavane provinces from July 2007 to July 2008. It was the product of a collaboration between the Centre for Research and Information on Land and Natural Resources of the National Land Management Authority, Office of Prime Minister, Laos, the Foundation for Ecological Recovery, and the Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University.
Baseline Survey of Communities in Okhahlamba Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province
Research Report
Tshintsha Amakhaya Baseline Survey - Key Findings
Summary Report of the TA Baseline Survey - Key Findings
The role of agriculture in Strengthening Rural Livelihoods
Baseline Research Report
Land investments, accountability and the law: Lessons from Senegal
In Senegal, concern about large-scale land acquisitions has been growing since 2000. Senegalese agriculture has long relied on small-scale family holdings and extensive agriculture. But the current population growth rate, combined with rapid urban development and natural resources degradation, have inevitably changed the game.
A Rangeland Management Framework for Karamoja, 2014-2018
This rangelands management framework is a product of a rapid pastoralist-led rangeland health assessment that was conducted in three sampled districts of Karamoja; Moroto, Napak and Kotido.
A Delicate Balance
Excluding the introductory and concluding chapters, this book has 11 chapters presented in three sections. The first section dwells primarily on conceptual issues, which comprehensively unravels large-scale agricultural investments and their impacts at the theoretical level.
An International Terminology for Grazing Lands and Grazing Animals
In 1991, Terminology for Grazing Lands and Grazing Animals was published with the objective of ‘developing a consensus of clear definitions of terms used in the grazing of animals.’ This first effort involved primarily organizations and agencies within the USA but included representation from New Zealand and Australia. It was the intent from the beginning to expand this to a truly international effort at a later date.