The Farming World Episodes Episode guide
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Farming in KwaZulu-Natal Province
The rich variety of crops and livestock cultivated in KwZulu-Natal
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Take one Oil Drum and a Bit of Hose… DIY Drip Irrigation
Small-scale drip irrigation designed with Namaqualand farmers in southern Africa
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African Market Liberalisation
New opportunities for African farmers after market liberalisation
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Rangelands: Wide-Open to Opportunities?
Disputes over the use of the world's rangelands are heating up
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South African Farming after Apartheid
Building a new future for small farmers in South Africa
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From Ponds to Oases: the Integrated Gardens of Malawi
Integrated gardens around disused fish ponds in Malawi
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World Food Summit on Hunger
FAO warns world hunger is worsening and calls for World Food Summit
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A Natural End for 'Superbug' Whitefly
Breathrough in natural pesticide for 'superbug' whitefly
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Fungi Can Combat Livestock Parasites
Fungi kill livestock nematode parasites instead of drenching in Australia
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Malawi: Farmers on the Edge
Small farmers in Malawai struggle with dwindling soil fertility and rainfall
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Picking up the Locust's Swarming Signal
How to prevent locusts swarming and destroying crops
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Plants with 'chemical screams'
Some plants emit a "chemical scream" when they are attacked by pests to attract predators
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NGOs Conference on World Hunger and Poverty
Lessons from the field in alleviating hunger and poverty
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In Step with Our Environment
The Natural Step programme for non-destructive living
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Permaculture Solutions in Western Nepal
Permaculture techniques help Nepalese farmers struggling for survival
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Farming in the Himalayas
Inaccessibility is the central problem facing mountain farmers in isolated communities
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'Forest Is Life' for Farmers in Nepal
Forestry is a communal practice for farmers once again in central Nepal
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Profiting from Non-traditional Agricultural Exports
New export crops like flowers, castor oil seed and passionfruit are increasing worldwide
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On a Mission to Help the Poorest of India's Poor
Initiative to break the cycle of poverty and debt of the landless Untouchables
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How Long Will High Grain Prices Last?
What do current high prices mean for agriculture and markets long term?
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Amaranth, the Salt-loving Cereal
Amaranth is a cereal crop that tolerates salty ground - good news for many Chinese farmers
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Hans Herren, winner of the World Food Prize: on Locusts
Dr Hans Herren, renowned entomologist, talks about controlling locusts with pheronomes
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Hans Herren, winner of the World Food Prize: on Cassava Mealybugs
Dr Hans Herren, renowned entomologist, talks about his prize-winning work
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World Food Day: 'Food for All'
Celebrating the FAO's World Food Day. This year's theme is 'Food for All'
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How Can We Achieve Sustainable Agriculture?
Food production needs to double in the next 30 years – and it must be sustainable
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Kenyan Paravets Treating Farm Animals
Kenyan paravets diagnose and help treat farm animals with traditional medicines
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Animals at Work in Agriculture
In praise of the animals working in agriculture to plough, carry, weed and fertilise
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Farming in Remote Nepal
Himalayan agriculture programme grows from farmers' own knowledge base
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Birth Control for the Tsetse Fly?
Could birth control for the tsetse fly lead to its eradication in central Africa?
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Crop Irradiation Could Save Tropical Crops
Irradiating crops in tropical countries after harvest to reduce wastage