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HILL FARMING [1 record]

Record 1 2017-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cropping Systems
CONT

In 2002, the Centre implemented three projects, listed below, in the framework of its research and development programme. ... (a) Stabilization of upland agriculture and rural development in countries vulnerable to El Niño; (b) Prospects of feed crops in South Asia; (c) Management of agricultural policies for sustainable development, with a focus on the supply of food for urban consumers.

OBS

Designating crops or crop varieties which are grown on upland in contrast to lowland areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes de culture
CONT

L'agriculture de montagne est caractérisée par de petites exploitations intensives de cultures de subsistance et de rente. Si la culture en terrasses est courante dans une grande partie de l'Asie et de l'Amérique latine, elle nécessite une forte main d'œuvre et n'est pas toujours utilisée par les agriculteurs les plus pauvres sur les terrains en pente abrupte et sur les reliefs accidentés.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de cultivo
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