Meat drying is a complex process with many important steps. It involves animal slaughtering, carcass trimming, raw material selection, meat cutting, pieces pre-treatment, meat drying and proper arrangement of drying facilities. In addition, weather conditions must also be considered to avoid quality problems or production losses. The following technology describes...

Human porterage (either on the head, shoulders or back) is common in many rural areas, particularly where access roads are in a poor condition. This practice describes how to use animals such as horses and oxen for transportation.  Description 1. Features of using pack animals Donkeys are used for transporting produce, firewood and...

Many farmers in Europe and North America are burdened with debts due to the heavy investments they have made over the years to buy farm machinery. A new tractor easily costs 100,000 Euro or more. New agricultural policies often force farmers to change as well.

The following provides features of improved stores facilities for grains. It also details the advantages and disadvantages of this practice? which include labour saving, livelihood resilience strengthening, livelihood diversification, skills, equipment, cost, and risk.

Aquaponics is the integration of recirculating aquaculture and hydroponics in one production system. Although the production of fish and vegetables is the most visible output of aquaponic units, it is essential to understand that aquaponics is the management of a complete ecosystem that includes three major groups of organisms: fish,...

The following technology provides some examples of the utilisation of animal power as an energy source for post-harvest operations. It details features of draught animal-driven equipment, motorized grain milling (plate, roller and hammer mills), motorized oil extraction (screw-auger press, cage press, and centrifugal cracker for palm oil), motorized cassava processing,...

Tsetse flies live in 36 countries and a total area of between 9 and 10 million square kilometres in Africa. Throughout this area the disease transmitted by the tsetse fly, Trypanosomiasis (or Trypanosomosis), has a significant effect on large numbers of livestock. About 50 million cattle and tens of millions of...

Drying meat under natural temperatures, humidity and circulation of the air, including the direct influence of sun rays, is the oldest method of meat preservation. It consists of gradual dehydration of pieces of meat cut to a specific uniform shape that permits the equal and simultaneous drying of whole batches...

La cire d’abeille est une marchandise de valeur qui peut être utilisée pour faire toute sorte de produits comme par exemple des bougies, de la crème de corps, du cirage, etc. Cette technologie présente, méthodiquement, trois méthodes différentes pour récolter la cire d’abeille. La première méthode décrite utilise des matériaux...

The following provides some basic technical explanations for the correct utilisation of animal power including harnessing and implements. The advantages and disadvantages of this practice are also explained, which include labour saving, livelihood diversification, livelihood resilience strengthening, equipment, costs, skills, and risks. Description Cattle, particularly oxen are by far the most common...

In many developing countries, centralised management of small-scale fisheries has not been able to ensure the sustainable management of fisheries resources on which so many depend. Often this is because information to support management decision-making is either not available or that it being provided in a top-down manner that may...

La cría de camarones y langostinos en ambientes naturales o seminaturales tiene tres fases principales: Engorde desde postlarva a tamaño comercial. Desove y cría desde huevo a postlarva, maduración y reproducción.

Cette technologie explique et illustre quel équipement est nécessaire d'utiliser pour les tracteurs et comment l'utiliser pour le semis direct. Le semis direct consiste à favoriser la croissance d’une nouvelle culture sans préparation du lit de semence mécanique et avec une perturbation minimale du sol depuis la récolte de la...

The following explains the methodology behind the utilisation of the agricultural tools of Draught Animal Power (DAP) planters and weeders. Traditional methods and the specific DAP planter and weed features are highlighted. The advantages and disadvantages are additionally specified which include labour saving, livelihood resilience strengthening, equipment, skills, cost and...

Aquaponics is the integration of recirculating aquaculture and hydroponics in one production system. The Deep Water Culture (DWC) is one of the three common methods of aquaponics being utilized at the present, generally implemented at large-scale operations. This technology provides a detailed explanation of the main components of this method...

Cette technologie explique l'utilisation de la traction animale et des tracteurs à essieu unique pour le semis direct. En particulier les différents instruments ou outils pour le semis direct sont décrites et illustrées avec une gamme de photos. Les principaux éléments de travail des semoirs directs 1. Un disque pour...

The following practice explains roof water systems, its features of roof water systems, (basic requirements and typologies, below ground storage systems, partial below ground systems, above ground storage, amount of water collected), as well as runoff collection and simple water filters. Advantages and disadvantages of these practices are also provided,...

In Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), a thin layer of nutrient–rich water is circulated through horizontal pipes. Plants are within net pots hat are suspended within holes at the top of the pipes so the roots are in contact with the water. The water supplies nutrients to the plants that then...

Une bonne récolte de miel est importante puisque du miel de bonne qualité se garde bien et se vend au meilleur prix. Plusieurs récoltes de miel par an sont possibles, quoique la période de récolte puisse varier d’un endroit à un autre. Cette technologie explique comment récolter du miel d’une...

This practice describes how cultivating lotus in raised beds can create employment and generate income in the rainy season. The example of the flood prone areas of the Quang Tri province of north central Vietnam is used to highlight its benefits. Steps on how to implement the technology are listed...