SLM Database

Eucalyptus camaldulensis variety H4 is salt tolerant and has the ability to lower shallow saline groundwater levels; as a result salinity is controlled. Planting eucalyptus on one or two sides of the rice bund in an east-west direction (in single or double rows) at a spacing of 2 m between …

• Compiler: Areerat Wangkaew
• 10/03/2018 8:19 a.m.

Pumping groundwater from shallow wells for agriculture can control the groundwater table in recharge areas. It helps to manage saline aquifers and reduce soil salinity. Such shallow wells range from 25 to 30 meters deep. This technology is very well-accepted by the land users.

• Compiler: Kaewjai Oechaiyaphum
• 02/19/2019 8:28 p.m.

Land use change from rice to vegetables was started by a group of farmers with the help of the LDD who provided irrigation from groundwater through a 28m deep bore hole. This enables the groundwater level to be lowered preventing salination in the discharge area lower down.

• Compiler: supranee sritumboon
• 10/30/2018 9:44 a.m.

L’irrigation déficitaire est une pratique qui consiste à appliquer délibérément moins d’eau que la quantité nécessaire pour satisfaire les besoins en eau de la culture. Le déficit hydrique décidé devrait se traduire par une réduction du rendement moins importante que la réduction de la quantité d’eau apportée.

• Compiler: Donia Mühlematter
• 10/31/2018 3:27 p.m.

A recharge well comprises a drilled hole, up to 30-40 m deep that reaches the water table, and a surrounding filter used to allow the direct injection of floodwater into the aquifer.

• Compiler: Mongi Ben Zaied
• 03/03/2011 1:11 p.m.

Cisterns are water collection structures which form part of a cultural heritage dating back some 2000 years. While cisterns are commonly used to store drinking water, in the sloping fields of Tarsus they serve as a form of water insurance structure for orchards during dry periods.

• Compiler: Erhan Akca
• 08/23/2022 10 a.m.

Fish farming, commonly referred to as aquaculture, is one of the common practices promoted by small, medium and large scale farmers in Amuru District, Northern Uganda. Labour, hoes, wheelbarrows, spades and slashers are used for establishment. The technology is established on a gently sloping physical environment located mainly at the …

• Compiler: betty adoch
• 07/03/2017 10:13 a.m.

Spring ground water reservoir to supply water for the fish pond during dry season to be harvested throughout the year.

• Compiler: betty adoch
• 06/14/2017 4:11 p.m.

Lowlands have relatively high water tables and contain sufficient soil moisture to permit potatoes growing. Potatoes can grow in such areas compared to other staple crops like cassava.

• Compiler: Bernard Fungo
• 06/30/2017 2:44 p.m.

Lab lab (Lablab purpureus) is planted in a banana garden and trained to creep in the empty spaces for suppressing weeds, stabilizing the soil, fixing atmospheric nitrogen and controlling water runoff.

• Compiler: Aine Amon
• 02/02/2018 8:06 a.m.