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BOOKSHELF Farming for the future: an introduction to low-externalinput and sustainable agriculture Haverkort and by C Reijntjes, A Waters-Bayer. B
Leusden, Netherlands;
ILEIA (1992) 250
pp.
Paperback.
The call for sustainable agriculture is getting louder. The environmental and social costs of high-external-input agriculture have become increasingly obvious. At the same time smallholders are being forced to exploit their resources so intensively that yet more environmental degradation occurs. Development planners and donors are seeking solutions which will benefit smallholders, halt degradation, and if possible improve resources.
This book provides informaton that
developmen workrs inolved
wit
extesion, research and training need to
know. It will give them understanding to assist small-scale farmers to make best use of low cost local resources.
The material has been provided by a network of innovative farmers, fieldworkers and scientists in developing countries. The result is 250 pages of close-packed information, explaining the terminology currently in use, interspersed with examples and illustrations, and with useful appendices full of data.
This book describes the current state of the art of sustainable agriculture. Typical perhaps that while beekeeping is mentioned a few times, its value and potential are not discussed.
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Honeybees in mountain agriculture edited by
L R Verma.
New Delhi, India; Mohan Primlani (1992) 274 pp.
Paperback.
The proceedings of meeting held in Nepal to discuss the development of beekeeping in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan). The publication contains much data on the current status of beekeeping in this area with details of the bee species and the forage available to them. There are interesting articles describing the various practices within the region and the special problems and benefits of beekeeping in mountainous areas are defined. The pros and cons surrounding the introduction of Apis mellifera to this region are discussed. Amongst the resolutions of the meeting are calls for the establishment of a centre for research and training and for a practical training manual on beekeeping with Apis cerana. a
Killer bees
by M
Winston.
Cambridge, MA, USA; Harvard University Press (1992) 162 pp. Hardback.
Available from IBRA price 15.50. Most of us try hard to discourage the term
‘killer bee’, preferring the less provocative and more informative term Africanized for those bees introduced from Africa to Brazil in 1956. Indeed Mark Winston argues that Africanized is indeed the most appropriate name for these bees. Perhaps the name ‘killer’ does have value at least in selling books! People who are encouraged to read this book because of its title will find an informed and unbiased account of Africanized bees. In nine short chapters the author describes the biology of the bees, their possible economic impact, the conflicts which have arisen, and gives recommendations for coping when the bees arrive in new areas. The book is written in a most readable style and all sides of the various arguments are presented. Illustrated with clear diagrams, line drawings and black and white photographs.
Tiger paper Vol XVIII No 4 (October-December 1991), Rural energy in the Asia pacific region RAPA Bulletin 1991/2 (December 1991), Forestry research in the Asia pacific: FORSPA publication no (1992).
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Available from FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Maliwan Mansion, Phra Atit Road, Bangkok, Thailand.
This edition of Tiger paper contains the report of an expert consultation on non-wood forest products. Honey is listed amongst the animal food products.
