Resources
This section and the subsections listed on the right side bar contain documents, videos, studies and reports from RoP programs and from other NGOs operating with RoP to support the betterment of rural farmers. The content of the materials in these sections are specifically developed for each country and may not be applicable in other countries.
Comparative Net Income from Afghan Crops, Roots of Peace, Sept. 2009
Afghan Grape Post-Harvest Handling Manual, Jan. 2010
HACCP Manual for Afghan Grape Pack Houses, Jan. 2010
GMP and HACCP for Tree Nuts and Dried Fruit Processing Plants, Apr. 2006
Books
Almonds of Afghanistan, produced by Gary Kühn, (low resolution version), Mar. 2010
Manuals
Afghan Almond Nursery Manual, produced by UC Davis for RoP, May 2009
Afghan Almond Nursery Manual, produced by UC Davis for RoP (Dari), May 2009
Videos
Almond Production & Nursery Development Videos, by UC Davis for RoP, May 2009 (18 videos)
Fact Sheets (English, Dari, Pashto)
Almond Production & Nursery Development Fact Sheets, by UC Davis for RoP, May 2009 (72 documents)
Bamyan Carpet Value Chain Pre-Feasability Study (ADB RBSP), May 2009
Understanding Carpet Markets—Case Study, AREU, 2009
Balkh Carpet Value Chain Pre-Feasibility Study (ADB RBSP), Jan. 2008
Canadian-U.S. Engagement in Afghanistan—An Analysis of the "Whole of Government" Approach, 2009
IA-Forum Interview: M. Ashraf Haidari, 2009
Compost Training Presentation, Roots of Peace, Nov. 2008
- Grapes & Raisins Extension Materials
Manuals
Standardized Trellis Designs, Roots of Peace, Jan. 2009
EC PHDP Brief on Gibberellin use on Fresh Grapes, 2008
Viticulture, produced by UC Davis for RoP, 2007
Postharvest Technology and Methods for Grapes and Raisins, produced by UC Davis for RoP, 2007
Indian Kishmish (Shade Dried Raisin) Production, May 2005
Indian Kishmish (Shade Dried Raisin) Production (Dari), May 2005
Post-Harvest Technology and Methods for Grapes and Raisins, produced by UC Davis for RoP, May 2005
Multiplication of Grape Vines in Nurseries, Roots of Peace, Mar. 2005
Extension Training Series
Grape Extension Training Series, 2004 (6 documents)
Grape Extension Toolkit Notes, 2004 (12 documents)
Afghan Slaughterhouse Pre-Feasibility Study (ADB RBSP), Nov. 2008
Nangarhar Dairy Value Chain Intervention Pre-Feasibility Study, May 2008
Improving the Mir Bacha Kot Grape Value Chain—Case Study, Jan, 2010
Roots of Peace Bulletin No. 1, World Bank HLP Program Grape Exports Kabul to Karachi, Nov. 2009
Roots of Peace Bulletin No. 2, USDA Apple & Apricot Exports to Karachi & Dubai, Nov. 2009
Grape Exports from Afghanistan to Pakistan & India (WB HLP GVCP), Nov. 2009
Fresh Fruit Export Pilot to Delhi (ASAP), India, Nov. 2007
Almond Export Marketing Trip Report—India, China & Taiwan, Mar. 2006
USAID RAMP Grape Export Program, Nov. 2005
Dried Fruit & Nut Trade Mission to Amsterdam (RAMP), Mar. 2004
Fruit Orchard Manual, Roots of Peace, Nov. 2008
Apple Production Manual, Roots of Peace, Nov. 2008
Irrigation Manual, Roots of Peace, Aug. 2008
Soil Testing Manual, Roots of Peace, Feb. 2008
Vegetative Propagation Techniques, Roots of Peace, Nov. 2007
Humic Substances Effect on Pomegranate Nursery Production, Ferenc Sandor, Sept. 2009
Roots of Peace Bulletin No. 3, Asian Development Bank RBSP Program Potato Storage Units, Mar. 2010
Suitability, Feasibility, and Socioeconomic Benefits of Coca Production in Viet Nam (MARD), Nov. 2008