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Ethical aspects of genetic engineering
Concerns associated with biotechnology include economic pressure, corporate capital and commercial influences on the independance of science.Reducing dependency of Caribbean food production on foreign capital
In the Caribbean countries, smallholders comprise more than 50% of all farmers but contribute a substantial proportion of basic food for domestic consumption.Vegetable oil as a diesel fuel alternative: impacts on agriculture
Biomass-based vegetable oil is a renewable fuel source that might substitute for fossil fuels. Vegetable oil can dramatically increase agricultural income.Land, food and population in the developing world
FAO assessed the potential of the developing world's land resources and concluded that by 2015, 64 countries will be on the critical list, if projected population increases continue.Africa's population, fuelwood consumption, deforestation and agriculture
Africa's fuelwood crisis is associated with increasing demand from urban consuming centres and land conversion to agriculture.Comparative study of bird populations in hilly forest environments
Botanical and ecological factors determine the abundance of bird populations in forest ecozones.Welfare as politics in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, welfare equals subsidies to improve the productivity of agriculture or industry. Such subsidies are closely controlled by politicians.Xanthoxin, what is it?
Xanthoxin is a naturally occurring plant growth inhibitor which can be extracted from several plant species including dwarf beans, wheat and wild tomato.Estimating genetic parameters in cassava
Cassava or manioc is extensively cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root. Cassava is the third largest source of carbohydrates for human food in the world.How agriculture blocked the Uruguay Round
Internal US political manoeuvres and commercial pressures frequently underlay the official US position about agricultural subsidies and leads to deadlocks in GATT negotiations.Influence of aldicarb pesticides
Aldicarb is the active substance of carbamate insecticides including Temik. It is effective against thrips, aphids, spider mites, leafminers fleahoppers and lygus.Progress in science of chemical usage of tara extracts
Tara (Caesalpinia spinosa) is a small leguminous tree native to Peru. It is one of the main plant resources for extraction of tannins.Effect of change in wheat prices on farm incomes
Soaring wheat prices have recently affected the welfare of farmers, middlemen, consumers and the government. The average farm income is projected to be the highest of any year during the past decades.Trace element nutrition in developing countries
In many areas within developing countries essential trace element deficiencies and toxicities from toxic metals are common.Changes in the vegetation of the Sudan
Global environmental change has put enormous pressure on the savannah woodlands in the Sudano-Sahelian zone. Before the recent hydroclimatic changes, monsoonal weather influenced this part of Africa.Vegetable Growing: Organic and Traditional Methods
Olericulture specialists address organic and sustainable production of specific vegetable crops.Viruses of plants, animals and humans
This chapter provides a list of older and recent publications on this subject, stressing its importance in the life sciences including agriculture, horticulture and human medicine.Bacterial endotoxins in the environment
Small endotoxin concentrations are not considered hazardous but if present in water or milk they can contribute to serious illnesses particularly in infants.Forecasting regional development of agricultural structure
Possible development of farm structure in particular regions depends on many factors including agricultural policy, structure of the agricultural enterprises and the interdependences between farms.Beef production and its problems
This chapter provides bookmarks to a number of important publications focussing on worldwide beef production.Strategies for sucessful rural development
A combination of technically advanced yet labour-intensive agriculture, based upon organized farmers-groups is the backbone for self-sustaining rural development.Adaptation of cattle to tropical environments
Indigenous tropical cattle is usually better adapted to heat. In contrast, imported breeds require more shade, thus jeopardizing grazing time.Agrarian development in Africa
The problems of 'development' techniques in agricultural production are apparent in many agriecological regions of Africa. Some develop small-scale systems whereas others promote large-scale farms.Alternative development strategy: the Mekong River Project in South-East Asia
The Mekong project is affecting the welfare of millions of people. Besides its technical implementation, the development strategies are based upon balancing industrial and agricultural development.
