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Conservation agriculture in maize based systems for improving food security and adaptation to climate change.
Ngwira, A.; Mkwinda, S.; Aune, J. B.; Department of Agricultural Research Services, Lilongwe, Malawi, Conservation agriculture in maize based systems for improving food security and adaptation to climate change, 2009, pp 35 pp., 18 ref. This two-year project was initiated in July 2008. The project focused on three key areas namely (i) Enable the adoption of conservation agriculture pr...
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Biofuel crops production in Malawi: principles and crop management practices.
Nalivata, P.; Kachamba, D. J.; Mtethiwa, A. H.; Njoloma, J. P.; Makumba, W.; Maonga, B. B.; Mwase, W.; Jeng, A.; Bunda College of Agriculture, University of Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi, Biofuel crops production in Malawi: principles and crop management practices, 2011, pp vi + 36 pp., 11 ref. The morphology, distribution, uses, environmental impacts, agronomic characteristics, production practices, control of pest and diseases, yield potent...
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Forestry HIV and AIDS strategy 2007-2011.
Malawi Government, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lilongwe, Malawi, Forestry HIV and AIDS strategy 2007-2011, 2007, pp viii + 30 pp., 9 ref. The impact of the HIV and AIDS epidemic on national economic growth and social development is devastating and, because the forestry sector plays a sig...
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Symptoms of insect and disease attack in forest plantations.
Powell, W.; Pawsey, R. G.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Symptoms of insect and disease attack in forest plantations, 1977, pp 10 pp. This leaflet provides a basic guide for foresters, forest rangers, and other forest staff to recognize signs of damage caused by insects and other dis...
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Using Marshal suSCon as a termiticide in forestry.
Atuahene, S. K. N.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Using Marshal suSCon as a termiticide in forestry, 1990, pp 5 pp. This paper introduces the use of Carbosulfan 10% CRG in controlling subterranean termites attacking Eucalyptus spp. in several areas in Malawi. The pa...
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Major developments in biomass energy sector.
Mhango, L. B.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of the first national planning workshop on improvement and strengthening of forestry research in Malawi, Chancellor College, Zomba, Malawi, 12-14 August, 1991, 1991, pp 23-32 Malawi experiences problems in sustaining the demand for renewable sources of energy. Hence, massive biomass energy (charcoal and firewood) consumptio...
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An overview of the National Herbarium and Botanic Garden's activities and knowledge gaps requiring research.
Kamundi, D. A.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of the first national planning workshop on improvement and strengthening of forestry research in Malawi, Chancellor College, Zomba, Malawi, 12-14 August, 1991, 1991, pp 74-83, 4 ref. This paper summarizes the activities of the National Herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi (NHBGM) related to floristic studies and conservation. Ga...
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An introduction to the activities of estate extension service trust.
Bisika, D. J.; Tambula, F. S.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of the first national planning workshop on improvement and strengthening of forestry research in Malawi, Chancellor College, Zomba, Malawi, 12-14 August, 1991, 1991, pp 84-95 This paper discusses the establishment, major activities (1989-90), work programme (1990-91) and future work of the Estate Extension Service Trust (EE...
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Forestry, national parks and fisheries.
Alimoso, S. B.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 108-112, 4 ref. This paper discusses the biological relationship between fish populations in the water habitats and catchment areas. The importance of protecting the ...
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The role of trees in land conservation.
Mwakalagho, R. J. M.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 113-120, 5 ref. Land conservation and degradation and erosion factors are defined. The role of upland vegetation in land conservation, upland deforestation and impact...
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