Anancy-Net

Plantains are able to adapt to a variety of ecosystems and offer great potential in food production; however, despite this, plantain cultivation remains a marginal activity. This manual describes basic procedures for improved plantain production.

As a result of population pressure and frequent shortages of land and water, this guide describes other methods of cultivation that could be used in order to improve rice yields.

A guide for farmer's organisations

The second in a series launched in 2009, this 2010 Compendium offers a collection of critical reviews of issues related to agricultural and fisheries trade for the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries published on the Agritrade website between 2009 and 2010.