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Shallow rotary tillage with microbial digestion [Luxembourg]

Shallow rotary tillage with microbial digestion is a technique that is used to destroy cover crops and to manage stubble. The plant material is broken down to small pieces and incorporated into the surface layer of the soil. During the process bacteria and microbes are added to break down the …

Compiler: Alan Radbourne
07/27/2023 12:52 p.m.

Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) agri-environment-climate measure: Rotation program [Luxembourg]

Rotation program: Diverse rotation of at least five crops on farm level for more biodiversity and less intensive cultivation practice

Compiler: Sabine Reinsch
10/08/2019 5:18 p.m.

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Growing of cover crops in vineyards and orchards [Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of]

In the tested area one of the main problems in terms of LDD is soil erosion, which is accelerated with hymnal activities (cultivation, irrigation, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers etc.). As a result an intensive degradation of land is occurring. Most prone areas to the land degradation (soil erosion and depletion …

Compiler: UNCCD PRAIS
09/18/2012 2:53 p.m.

Approche 4L (Land management, social Learning, resilient Landscape, sustainable Livelihoods) pour la restauration des paysages et des écosystèmes forestiers — approaches

Approche 4L (Land management, social Learning, resilient Landscape, … [Madagascar]

L’approche 4L intègre la gestion des terres, l'apprentissage social, la résilience des paysages et les moyens de subsistance durables pour une gestion équilibrée des ressources naturelles. Elle favorise une gouvernance participative et adaptative afin d’assurer la durabilité environnementale et socio-économique.

Compiler: Dimby RAHERINJATOVOARISON
02/12/2025 11:24 a.m.

Participatory monitoring and evaluation of long-term changes in ecosystems — approaches

Participatory monitoring and evaluation of long-term changes in … [Madagascar]

Establishing a knowledge base and communication platform in collaboration with para-ecologists for monitoring changes in ecosystems, to aid decision-making in forest management.

Compiler: Joachim Nopper
02/08/2016 midnight

Rapid and Participatory Rural Appraisal Study (MARP) [Madagascar]

The MARP approach, as reported here from Madagascar, is a participatory, but rapid, interdisciplinary assessment of local perspectives on livelihoods and natural resources use.

Compiler: Nadine Fritz-Vietta
01/19/2016 midnight

Increasing environmental awareness using comic-style illustrations as a visual communication tool — approaches

Increasing environmental awareness using comic-style illustrations as a … [Madagascar]

Communicating and transferring scientific results and recommendations about sustainable land management to local people

Compiler: Tobias Feldt
12/23/2015 midnight

Participatory Learning and Action Research approach to Integrated … [Madagascar]

The Participatory Learning and Action Research approach to Integrated Rice Management (PLAR-IRM) is a bottom-up, social and experiential learning approach, leading to sustainable agricultural improvements, based on mutual support and communication among farmers.

Compiler: Unknown User
02/16/2011 midnight

Role-Playing Games in Natural Resource Management [Madagascar]

Participatory simulation to foster stakeholder dialogue in natural resource management, conciliate resource conflicts and enable participatory land use planning

Compiler: Maren Wesselow
05/27/2015 midnight

Crop Residue Management [Madagascar]

Crop residue management consists of leaving crop residues on farmland after harvest. This reduces evaporation during the dry season. The decomposition of the residues contributes to improved soil fertility, while the underground biomass (roots) enhances soil structure. In the case of legumes, root nodules provide nitrogen for subsequent crops.

Compiler: Harifidy RAKOTO RATSIMBA
10/24/2022 3:23 p.m.

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