SLM Database

Establishment of grass - or retaining stubble - on arable land that is prone to erosion and flooding to reduce the risk of soil and nutrient losses.

• Compiler: Dominika Krzeminska
• 02/11/2022 3:28 p.m.

Mulch and drip irrigated banana commercial farm.

• Compiler: Daniel Danano Dale
• 10/22/2015 9:53 a.m.

Seed production of multipurpose shrubs and legumes, a soil conservation practice in sloping areas wherein flemingia (Flemingia macrophylla) and Indigofera (Indigofera tinctoria) are densely planted along contours.

• Compiler: Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
• 09/24/2015 7:11 a.m.

Organic mulching is a practice of applying thin layer of organic materials on the soil surface that decompose over time for the purpose of conserving soil moisture, reducing soil erosion, improving soil fertility, and reducing weed growth.

• Compiler: Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
• 03/28/2016 3:32 p.m.

Gliricidia sepium locally known as "kakawate" served as live trellis / or anchorage for annual crops (mostly creeping-type vegetables) and erosion control measure. The technology is well-adopted in the community providing immediate food for the farmers and increased income due to diversified farming.

• Compiler: Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
• 03/11/2017 7:16 a.m.

Cultivating a mixture of crops with different heights (multi-storey) and growth characteristics which together optimise the use of soil, moisture and space.

• Compiler: Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
• 06/14/2011 6:46 p.m.

Incorporation of corn stalks during land preparation for the succeeding crop.

• Compiler: Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
• 06/14/2011 7:10 p.m.

A farmer’s indigenous practice of growing sweet potato as a relay crop to its main crop of either rice or corn.

• Compiler: Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
• 03/26/2016 10:23 a.m.

The Montado/ Dehesa Agroforestry system contributes to carbon sequestration in Spain and Portugal. The SmartAG app helps in monitoring and management of these systems, providing data available to farmers, producers, and stakeholders.

• Compiler: Patrícia Lourenço
• 04/23/2024 5:16 p.m.

Hydromulch is spread immediately after a wildfire in order to reduce overland flow and prevent soil erosion.

• Compiler: Sergio Prats Alegre Prats
• 05/23/2013 6:52 p.m.