Determination of agro-ecological zones in Africa: ILCA activities and expectations

Outlines some of the work being done by ILCA in the field of agroecological zonation and the use of models to predict the effect of environment on pastoral and agricultural systems. Includes plans for future developments and the potential benefits of the work

Moisture availability, cropping period and the prospects of early warning of famine in Ethiopia

Estimates moisture availability in Ethiopia since 1953, using a model developed by the FAO; correlates results of the analysis using existing meteorological data with the recorded incidence of drought and famine

Determination des zones agro-ecologiques d'Afrique: travaux et projets du CIPEA

Outlines some of the work being done by ILCA in the field of agroecological zonation and the use of models to predict the effect of environment on pastoral and agricultural systems. Includes plans for future developments and the potential benefits of the work

Humidite disponible, periode de vegetation et possibilites d'alerte precoce en cas de famine en Ethiopie

Estimates moisture availability in Ethiopia since 1953, using a model developed by the FAO; correlates results of the analysis using existing meteorological data with the recorded incidence of drought and famine