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June 06, 2013

Scientists devise technology to help manage game reserves
Nairobi (XNA) Jun 06, 2013
Experts from the Nairobi-based World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) have developed a satellite technology to help better manage some of the world's richest game reserves and protected lands. The Africa Soil Information Service (AfSIS)'s aim is to reduce the potential of human-wildlife conflicts by informing livestock herders and crop farmers where to graze and plant new crops that will increase their productivity, reduce land degradation, and reduce conflicts with wild animals. "Livestock and f ... read more

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