Understanding farmers: Explaining soil and water conservation in Konso, Wolaita and Wello Ethiopia | Land Portal

Informations sur la ressource

Date of publication: 
décembre 2003
Resource Language: 
ISBN / Resource ID: 
UNCCD:486
Pages: 
246

Being one of the oldest civilisations in the world, Ethiopia has an agricultural tradition that is over 2,500 years old. However the land has brought into cultivation at different times in history. Generally the Northern part of the country has experienced intensive agriculture for a long time, whereas the southwestern highlands, which show relatively less soil degradation were brought into agriculture in the last couple of centuries.

Auteurs et éditeurs

Author(s), editor(s), contributor(s): 

Beshah, Tesfaye

Publisher(s): 
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Fournisseur de données

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (UNCCD) is a Convention to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought through national action programs that incorporate long-term strategies supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements.


 

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