SLM Database

Dry banana leaves are spread in the soil for growing banana plantation for improving soil fertility and moisture content retention.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/05/2017 11:18 a.m.

Laying grass (Poaceae) on perennial cropped land to reduce weeds, retain soil moisture and improve soil fertility.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/11/2017 8:53 a.m.

The technology involves growing of Mangoes (Mangifera indica) and Oranges (Citrus sinensis) in the same field with the aim of conserving the environment, protecting soil from erosion, and generating income from the sale of fruits.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/11/2017 7:33 a.m.

Application of animal manure on citrus trees (citrus sinensis) for improving soil productivity. Every beginning of season (March and August) 40 kg of animal manure are applied, 60 cm away from the tree trunk, using the ring method to improve soil fertility for increased yields and farm income.

• Compiler: Jalia Namakula
• 05/16/2017 12:04 p.m.

Water borne manuring system involves runoff water driving the manure placed in trenches to every individual citrus tree which fruits through the year.

• Compiler: Alex Lwakuba
• 02/24/2011 2:18 p.m.

Planting pits in banana plantation filled with a mixture of manure, organic material and soil, to improve soil moisture and fertility and to enhance crop production and famer's income.

• Compiler: Wilson Bamwerinde
• 11/27/2013 10:10 a.m.

A bench terrace is an artificial horizontal strip dug across a steep landscape, with a riser ranging between 30 and 45 degrees. Bench terraces are constructed in series and help to minimize land degradation by rainwater runoff

• Compiler: Philip Tibenderana
• 10/06/2016 9:18 a.m.

A soil and water conservation channel is an excavated trench along the contour with tie bands after an interval to trap water and soil which are being washed down the slopes by a downpour

• Compiler: Philip Tibenderana
• 11/09/2016 8:43 a.m.

Farming Gods Way is a method of farming which aims to preserve soil structure through minimum tillage, mulching with grass or plant stalks and use of organic manure for improved crop yields.

• Compiler: Philip Tibenderana
• 11/13/2016 11:23 a.m.

Pigs are kept to produce manure used for soil fertility improvement and household income.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/10/2017 10:46 a.m.