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World Service,28 Jul 1997,13 mins

'Invisible' Indigenous Technology

The Farming World

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Agricultural ecologist Ian Scoones researched indigenous technology developed for soil and water conservation by farmers in 14 African countries. Many of these methods are effective but too often 'invisible', overlooked by scientists. Plus, senior farm advisors discuss challenges faced by African and Asian agriculture extension services.

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