Environment, Biodiversity and Agricultural Change in West Africa (UNU, 1997, 141 pages): The context: 4: Criteria for designing sustainable farming systems in tropical Africa: References

Environment, Biodiversity and Agricultural Change in West Africa (UNU, 1997, 141 pages)

The context

4: Criteria for designing sustainable farming systems in tropical Africa

		(introductory text...)
		Sustainable agriculture
		Farming systems of tropical Africa and their sustainability under changing conditions
		Ingredients of sustainable farming systems and issues to be considered in the design of these systems
		Sectorial interface requirements
		Conclusions and recommendations
		References

References

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