Prof. Dov Pasternak working in Israel, was among the pioneers of drip
irrigation. He researched irrigation with saline water and conducted domestication
of arid land crops. He received a UNESCO Chair for his work on desert research. For
over 10 years Prof. Pasternak worked as Principal Scientist for Crops Diversification
at ICRISAT-Niger and then continued as advisor on development projects in Africa.
This book describes his experience in Africa.
The book is written for both laymen and scientists.
It is a must for anyone interested in or dealing with Africa’s agricultural development.
It starts by explaining how development projects fail and what can be done. It
offers many systems, technologies and crops for a more profitable agriculture. The
book emphasizes irrigation of vegetables, fruit trees and profitable field crops as a
solution to current conditions and ends by suggesting how to carry out development
programs.
Forty four photos and many anecdotes of the author’s life experience, make this
book easy and a pleasure to read.
irrigation. He researched irrigation with saline water and conducted domestication
of arid land crops. He received a UNESCO Chair for his work on desert research. For
over 10 years Prof. Pasternak worked as Principal Scientist for Crops Diversification
at ICRISAT-Niger and then continued as advisor on development projects in Africa.
This book describes his experience in Africa.
The book is written for both laymen and scientists.
It is a must for anyone interested in or dealing with Africa’s agricultural development.
It starts by explaining how development projects fail and what can be done. It
offers many systems, technologies and crops for a more profitable agriculture. The
book emphasizes irrigation of vegetables, fruit trees and profitable field crops as a
solution to current conditions and ends by suggesting how to carry out development
programs.
Forty four photos and many anecdotes of the author’s life experience, make this
book easy and a pleasure to read.
