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Take a 👀 at inspiring resources from @PracticalAction, many of them free! Whether you're a development professional, researcher, policy maker, or community member, use them to shape your ingenious ideas! First to highlight: #agriculture👇🏽 practical-action.org/t/6OQF-… @PA_PublishingUK

Drinking arsenic #water over a long period leads to arsenic poisoning also known as arsenicosis. This brief outlines the different arsenic removal methods and technologies that are available for use with small-scale supplies in #developingcountries. bit.ly/2UPGoj8

Paper by @IRCWASH unpacks what is meant by the enabling environment for finance in WASH and presents real examples of how these bottlenecks are being overcome by innovators in the sector. #WASH plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of #infections. bit.ly/2VgWTaZ

Better #WASH practices can act as a barrier to human2human transmission of #COVIDー19 virus in homes, communities and public spaces. A working paper by @IRCWASH details approaches to tackle the need to provide sanitation in urban areas. bit.ly/34rUpcB

Manually drilled wells are more affordable techniques for #water supply than machine drilled wells and are more productive than hand-dug wells, hence providing safe #drinkingwater for many rural communities. Technical brief by @RuralWaterNet bit.ly/2lk4LZQ #WaterIsLife

Solar has also been used in the agricultural sector for some time, providing clean energy for irrigation, crop preservation, and even desalinization. wle.cgiar.org/thrive/2018/04….

We need unprecedented action to stop climate change. Take CNN's quiz to see how much you know about the most effective solutions. cnn.it/2KRl4JX #climatechange

Solar-powered desalination plant in Kenya gives fresh water to 25,000 people a day bigthink.com/technology-inno…

Rice-duck farming is an integrated type of farming technology. It is especially suitable for resource-poor #farmers to produce organic rice at low cost. Learn more about integrated rice-duck farming on our video. bit.ly/2W5gqZF #agricultureinnovation #ricefarming

Read the Farmer’s Guide to Soybean Production in #Nigeria by @IITA_CGIAR to learn more about it. bit.ly/2H5kVxm You can also visit our site for more topics and technical briefs on #agriculture bit.ly/2pMN1oQ

Tomato farming can be an effective approach to poverty reduction they are also considered high-value cash crops. It is also cheap sources of nutrients and vitamins. Read the technical brief on tomato production. bit.ly/2HZqCP1

Whitefly causes major problems in many crops causing severe reductions in yields and in extreme cases can even kill the crops. If infection occurs at seedling stages, farmers can experience up to 100% crop loss. Technical brief by @go_vegetables bit.ly/31IENQi #farming

Rice production will add value by reducing rural poverty, & enhancing livelihoods. It can be the engine for economic growth and employment for many developing countries. Technical brief by @irri on successful steps to rice production. bit.ly/2WMyH2F #agriculture #SDG2

On #WorldBeeDay we recognize the role of beekeeping, bees & other pollinators in increasing #foodsecurity, improving #nutrition and fighting #hunger as well as in providing key ecosystem services for agriculture. Our resources on beekeeping bit.ly/2WRcxb7 #sdg2

One of the most serious problems caused by aphids 2 vegetable crops is the spread of plant viruses, causing plant structures 2 become stunted, yellowed, & distorted. video by @AccessAgric on managing aphids in beans & vegetables bit.ly/2Hqc9dp #agriculture #Agritech

As the food insecure population remains high, every year large quantities of food r lost due 2 spoilage & infestations. one of the major ways of strengthening #foodsecurity is by reducing these losses. Technical brief by @ACF_UK bit.ly/305ZC7f #SDG2 #foodsecurity

Soybean can be a major food crop grown in every continent & can be successfully grown using low agricultural input. Potential of contributing to #povertyalleviation, & #foodsecurity. Read the Farmers’ Guide on it by @IITA_CGIAR to learn more about it. bit.ly/2H5kVxm

Among the #renewableenergy resources, #solarenergy is the most promising in #foodprocessing applications that provide good quality foods at low or no additional #fuel costs. @USAID's technical brief explains how Solar PV Options can help #dairybusiness. bit.ly/2WtDEc8

The Technical Brief by @lborouniversity explains situations where it may be appropriate 2 reuse #wastewater for #agriculture & introduces the different types of wastewater re-use scheme. bit.ly/2DH6uOX

In many cases, sheep are contaminated with diseases that affects the health of the sheep. Learn more on keeping your sheep healthy from the video by @AccessAgric bit.ly/2DwSg31 U can also learn more on livestock management on our website bit.ly/2ZwyWfV