Wind Erosion in Niger: Implications and Control Measures in a Millet-based Farming System

Preface. Part 1: Introduction. 1.1 Climate of Niger; M.V.K. Sivakumar, K. Michels. 1.2. Soils of Western Niger; K.E. Bleich, R. Hammer. 1.3. Farming Systems in Niger; J. Baidu-Forson, T.O. Williams. Part 2: Extent and Implications of Wind Erosion and Dust Transport. 2.1. Origin, Deposition, and Composition of Dust, and Consequences for Soil and Site Properties with Special Reference to the Semi-Arid Regions of West Africa; K. Stahr, L. Herrmann. 2.2. Wind Erosion and Wind Erosion Effects on the Growth and Development of Pearl Millet; L. Eltrop, et al. Part 3: Control Measures for Wind Erosion. 3.1. Effects of Natural Savannah Windbreaks and Soil Ridging on Wind Erosion and Growth of Cowpea and Millet; B. Buerkert, et al. 3.2. Effects of Planted Windbreaks on Wind Erosion and Millet Growth, and Biomass Production of the Windbreaks; L. Eltrop, et al. 3.3. Anti-Erosive, Soil Physical, and Nutritional Effects of Crop Residues; A. Buerkert, et al. 3.4. Effects of Different Rates of Crop Residue Application on Wind Erosion, Soil Properties, and Millet Growth; L. Eltrop, et al. Part 4: Socio-Economic Evaluation of Wind Erosion and Control Measures. 4.1. Financial Analysis of Seven Planted Windbreaks; J.P.A. Lamers, M. von Oppen. 4.2. An Economic Evaluation of the Use of Millet Crop Residues from a Farming Systems Perspective; M. Bruentrup, et al. 4.3. Farmers' Perceptions about Wind Erosion and its Control; P. Feil, J.P.A. Lamers. Part 5: Summary and Outlook. M. von Oppen, J.P.A. Lamers. Appendix. List of abbreviations. List of contributors.