ABSTRACT

First published in 1979. This study examines various aspects of agriculture in West Africa. There is a strong chapter on the economics of agriculture and records, farm machinery, agricultural improvement, fish and the basics of crop and livestock production are all dealt with. The role of government policy in the improvement of agriculture is also examined.

This title will be useful to undergraduates concerned with agriculture who want a good grounding before going on to their specialised fields of the applied sciences, as well as to those interested in commercial farming and policy makers in civil administration.

part One|1 pages

Background to Tropical Agriculture

part Two|1 pages

The Production and Management of Tropical Crops

part Three|1 pages

The Production and Management of Farm Animals

part Four|1 pages

The Use and Maintenance of Farm Equipment, Machines and Structures

chapter 7|12 pages

Farm Tools, Equipment and Machines

chapter 8|8 pages

Farm Buildings and Structures

part Five|1 pages

Making Profits from Farming in West Africa

part Six|1 pages

The Improvement of West African Agriculture