Majority of the poor in developing countries live in rural areas, with several constraints such as scarce natural resources and poor infrastructure. Hence, farmers are not able to adopt technological innovations at the same level. The research agenda of ICARDA focuses on developing technological innovations targeted to increase farm income and reduce rural poverty. This publication documents a study that aimed at identifying farming enterprises, technologies, and management options for solving poverty and ecological problems in the Khanasser Valley of Syria. The study examined the appropriateness of a number of technological innovations in the area, with the participation of farmers. The outcome of the research work would be useful in developing similar technologies in marginal agricultural zones in dry areas that have similar ecologies. The book is, therefore, recommended to researchers, farmers, policymakers, extension agents, teachers, and students of agriculture, especially in the dry areas.

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