SLM Database

A sand dam is a stone masonry barrier across a seasonal sandy riverbed that traps rainwater and sand flowing down the catchment.

• Compiler: Ian Neal
• 03/27/2012 9:11 vm.

Diversion of runoff from the road and its environment into farm land

• Compiler: Kithinji Mutunga
• 06/05/2011 10:26 nm.

The technology is based on tree plantation of several species (i.e. Grevillea robusta, Psidium guava, Bambusa vulgaris ) along the riparian land of the farmer.

• Compiler: Laura D'Aietti
• 03/01/2013 11:27 nm.

“Push-Pull” is a technology to efficiently control pests and progressively improves soil fertility.

• Compiler: Unknown User
• 11/16/2010 2:35 nm.

This is a vegetative technology that involves planting of trees in a portion of land for various uses.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 10/02/2014 9:37 vm.

Multistory gardens refer to upright polythene sack filled with soil, in which food crops like vegetables, kales, carrots or onions grow on its sides.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 02/19/2015 8:48 vm.

These are raised beds measuring one meter in width and 15 cm high used for planting onions after transplanting.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 02/19/2015 10:54 vm.

Cover crops are plants seeded into agricultural fields, either within or outside of the regular growing season, with the primary purpose of improving or maintaining ecosystem quality.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 02/19/2015 11:09 vm.