SLM Database

Acidic soils deprive crops of their full nutrient absorption capacity. Lime application to these soil makes them less acidic. It breaks the barrier that fixes nutrients and ensures crops access to vital soil nutrients that unleash their productivity potential.

• Compiler: GERBA LETA
• 02/04/2023 7:02 p.m.

Intercropping is the growing of two or more crops on the same piece of land at the same time or in temporal sequence. Relay intercropping usually involves planting a legume into an established cereal crop. This farming practice has multiple benefits and is a popular among smallholders in Wolaita zone …

• Compiler: GERBA LETA
• 01/31/2023 10:45 a.m.

A trial crop rotation system of '2+2', where a succession of two spring crops (maize) followed by two winter crops (wheat) aims to diversify cropping through rotation (sequences and intervals) while limiting weed pressure under a no-tillage system.

• Compiler: Alan Radbourne
• 02/14/2020 10:50 a.m.

Strip tillage to plant maize: a way to reduce soil disturbance and secure maize establishment.

• Compiler: Alan Radbourne
• 02/12/2020 3:52 p.m.

Plusieurs cultures espacer dans le temps sur la même parcelle. Enchainement réfléchi et anticipé des différentes cultures d'une année à l'autre sur la même parcelle.

• Compiler: Julie Lemesle
• 09/04/2017 8:36 a.m.

La betterave est un légume racine riche en sucre et en cellulose utilisé dans l'alimentation du bétail.

• Compiler: Julie Lemesle
• 10/27/2017 3:52 p.m.

Unsustainable land use practices, such as deforestation, overgrazing and improper agricultural management systems are triggering the loss and degradation of valuable land resources in Georgia. Land use planning is one of the measures among others to contribute to support the integration of good Landscape and Sustainable Land Management (L-SLM) principles …

• Compiler: Hanns Kirchmeir
• 04/21/2020 5:17 p.m.

In the municipality of Dedoplistskaro, Georgia, 100 ha of land have been cultivated with peas on approx. 25 fields (each 1-10 ha in size). The introduction of peas as an alternative crop that is now used in rotation with wheat, helps to increase soil fertility sustainable and ecologically.

• Compiler: Hanns Kirchmeir
• 12/18/2018 3:38 p.m.

Freezing winter cover crops are planted to cover the soil rather than for the purpose of being harvested. They improve soil structure, diversify cropping systems, suppress weeds and pests, and prevent nutrient loss.

• Compiler: Michael Strauch
• 06/22/2021 11:33 a.m.

Crop rotation and use of green manure in sequence with sorghum and tomato

• Compiler: Ioanna Panagea
• 03/16/2015 6:56 p.m.