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1 mars 2021
- doi: 10.4000/books.cefas.2864
- eisbn: 9782909194684
https://www.openedition.org/12554 , info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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agriculture durable agronomie économie rurale irrigation droit de l'eau cultures en terrasses savoir agricole traditionnel sustainable agriculture agronomy rural economics irrigation water rights terraced cultivation traditional agricultural knowledge المعالم الزراعية في اليمن Environmental Studies Planning & Development SCI026000 RNSujets proches
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Abdul Gabbar Al-Kirshi, « Storage of grain in underground pits (Madāfin) », Centre français d’archéologie et de sciences sociales, ID : 10.4000/books.cefas.2864
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In Yemen, as in many developing countries, grain production, grain import and grain storage play significant roles in food security. Underground storage pits (local name: madāfin) have been in use since ancient times and are still an attractive option for many. Storage pits offer the advantages of relative easy construction, safety from theft, good thermal insulation, and protection from rodent attack and insect infestation. Sorghum is the main crop traditionally grown in many parts of Yemen,...