Who are you? Cory Whitney from the Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences. What Presentation did you find most interesting on the last day of Tropentag?... (read more)

23 Alumni from 15 countries made their way to the deepest Swabia from 8th to 16th September to learn all about “Rural development beyond agriculture” at the University of Applied Forest Sciences, Rottenburg. Having returned safely, they share their experience on Tropentag - in a photo interview without saying a word. View the picture sequence.

We are all quite used to the idea of fertilizing the soil with the manure of animals and usually don't think twice about it. But imagine using human manure -- even your own -- to help grow the food that you eat. Some might scoff at the idea, but it's one that many have been researching, including Jörgen Fidjeland who discussed the use of faecal sludge as fertilizer at this year's Tropentag conference at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany... (read more)

A team of scientists have added activated charcoal to goats' feed, utilizing the charcoal-laden faeces in attempts to decrease the amount of leaching of nitrogen and carbon in poor performing sandy soils. The results were mostly positive. But what is activated charcoal, why are they feeding it to goats, and how might it benefit soil fertility? (read more)

In some of the most marginal areas of the world where arable farming is not practical, people cope and are able to survive through the raising of animals. Usually, these systems are highly mobile, meaning the livestock keeper must follow or drive their animals to different pastures and rangelands. Often, such systems are neglected or looked at as backwards, traditional or somehow out-of-style. But this year's Tropentag held a full session devoted exclusively to oral presentations on research in extensive livestock production. Here are a couple results from the session... (read more)

YPARD is an international movement by Young Professionals FOR Young Professionals, to express their ideas and realize their full potential towards a dynamic Agricultural Research for Development. Register for free! Key Actions of YPARD ⇒ Building a strong network ⇒ Giving voice to youth ⇒ Capacity building and information sharing ⇒ Promoting agriculture among young people How you can contribute ⇒ Share your experiences ⇒ Give your opinion ⇒ Raise youth issues in strategic debates and discussions For more Information, meet Martina Graf, YPARD Europe representative now and only until Thursday 11:00am in the exhibition hall at the Tropentag!

After the screening of a classical transition film, folks from nearby Transition Town Tübingen burn one up and give a good taste of applied transition. Read more