Nomadic pastoralism and irrigated agriculture in Somalia

Pastoralism in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia:

Nomadic pastoralism in the Am basin of Tibet's

Nomadic pastoralists live at the northern extent o f human habitation within the ca. 5000 m elevation A r u basin, in the nortwestern part o f the Chang Tang Nature Preserve, Tibet. These nomads herd primarily sheep and goats, a lesser number o f yaks, and a few horses. Goats are increasing in importance because o f the value o f cashmere woo l i n national and international markets. Al though ...

Controlling nitrate leaching in irrigated agriculture.

The impact of improved irrigation and nutrient practices on ground water quality was assessed at the Nebraska Management System Evaluation Area using ground water quality data collected from 16 depths at 31 strategically located multilevel samplers three times annually from 1991 to 1996. The site was sectioned into four 13.4-ha management fields: (i) a conventional furrow-irrigated corn (Zea ma...

Assessment of Drought impact on Irrigated Agriculture in Lorestan Province

Agriculture in Lorestan Province is based on irrigated and rainfed agriculture, which uses two sources of surface water and groundwater. One of the most important natural hazards affecting the Lorestan Province agriculture is the occurrence of drought and its consequences. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of drought on irrigated agriculture in this province. The data...

The Relevance of Owen Lattimore’s Writings for Nomadic Pastoralism Research and Development in Inner Asia

Nomadic pastoral systems in Inner Asia are facing sweeping changes. Designing new development models for the sustainable utilization of rangelands requires a better understanding of nomadic pastoral systems. Owen Lattimore’s writings, based on his experiences in Inner Asia in the 1920s and 1930s, are a valuable resource for those interested in nomads and pastoral development in Inner Asia. The ...