Dryland Farming Websites

Activities and details of an organisation working on sustainable ecological farming in Africa and India.

China is suffering from large scale and severe desertification. This article discusses the causes of the problem and examines possible solutions.

Information from the Eden Foundation on using perennials to provide a permanent vegetative cover into which annuals can be seeded.

Provides information on a number of innovative ideas such as the use of medic pastures, with case studies in development and a small farmer centre.

On-line manual for the design and construction of water harvesting schemes for agricultural production.

Information from the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture on land use and degradation in low rainfall areas.

Network of various non-governmental organizations aiming to develop techniques and approaches for the improvement of agriculture in the Sahel. English and French.

SARC undertakes research into salt tolerant plants, especially cereals, using both conventional and modern genetic means. Includes details of research, programs, completed and current projects and training courses. Pakistan.