Kurdistan | Food Forest and Water harvesting

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Seeking advice on food forest techniques and water harvesting practices in Kurdistan regions. What have you seen work well for small-scale farmers? What are some of the biggest challenges you face?

Basic climate info:
elevation 1935 ft (590M)
Dry and hot summers with cold wet winters
annual rain 500 - 700mm
summer high 50.C
winter low -3.C

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#2

Kayla,
For information on rainwater harvesting in very dry conditions see:
https://rainwaterrunoff.com/neal-a-spackman/
Presumably pistachio and almonds would do well. Also mesquite.
Bob

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#3

Thank you, Bob!
This is an excellent collection of resources.

#4

There’s an article on possible crops for hot dry areas:
Adaptation and Selection of Crop Varieties for Hot Arid Climate of Rajasthan


Many of the legumes could be used as green manure/cover crops.

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#5

Permaculture in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria:
Ecology as a pillar in the construction of an alternative political society in Rojava
https://studenttheses.universiteitleiden.nl/access/item%3A2701252/view

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#6

From Producers to Consumers: The Challenges and Opportunities of Agricultural Development in Iraqi Kurdistan

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