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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 practices adapted to the circumstances of smallholder, resource-poor farmers, in representative target comm...
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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 potential, harvesting and postharvest handling and economics of Jatropha curcas, Moringa oleifera, and Ricinus ...
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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 significant role in these areas, the importance of having a strategy to address issues and mitigate impacts ...
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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 disease agents in plantations. The signs of insect and disease in plantations that can be identified through...
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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 paper discusses the application, nursery treatment, phytotoxicity, field treatment, and handling of the ter...
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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) consumption by households and industries has created energy deficiencies and environmental problems. It is reported...
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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. Gaps in research conducted by the NHBGM (such as that associated with the provision of comprehensive plant ...
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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 (EEST) in Malawi. The EEST addresses major problems in the estate sub-sector, including poor land husbandry,...
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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 catchment area by afforestation and establishment of game reserves and national parks is emphasized. This...
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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 impacts downstream, role of upland forest in reducing floods and sediment, arable farming versus tree growing i...
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