SLM Database

Biochar is a carbon-rich solid formed from the organic residue by pyrolysis. Biochar is a stable, highly water and nutrient-retentive product that benefits microorganisms and has a very high carbon sequestration potential. Farmers in the project area have applied it to their homesteads or kitchen gardens.

• Compiler: Santosh Gupta
• 03/17/2023 1:05 a.m.

In the cattle shed management system, the cattle shed should be constructed with an elevated concrete floor that slopes slightly toward a cow urine collection point. The collection point should be equipped with a drainage system to easily remove cow dung and urine. An elevated concrete floor for cow dung …

• Compiler: Santosh Gupta
• 04/03/2023 6:27 a.m.

Lantana camara is an invasive species having severe ecological impacts on local biodiversity and economic impact on local communities. Lantana camara has proliferated in central India and occupied many forest lands, commons, and private land. The cut rootstock method provides minimum disturbance to the soil, wherein the plants' roots are …

• Compiler: Santosh Gupta
• 02/21/2023 8:15 a.m.

The Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing Technology aims to sow 12 to 15 different crop varieties in April without waiting for rain. To achieve this the seeds are pelletized with a mixture of clay soils, bio-inoculants like dried Ghanjeevamruth and Dravajeevamrit, and ash. The main objective of this technology is to empower …

• Compiler: Santosh Gupta
• 03/18/2023 7:02 a.m.

Application of fine-grained charcoal as an amendment to improve the soil quality and mitigate GHG emissions from croplands

• Compiler: Nicola Dal Ferro
• 04/24/2015 10:08 a.m.

Re-introduction of biosolids to improve fertility of mineral soils

• Compiler: Nicola Dal Ferro
• 04/24/2015 1:45 p.m.

Application of manure in valuable pastures to increase grass recover and reduce shrub encroachment

• Compiler: Velia De Paola
• 07/01/2014 11:59 a.m.

Application of precision farming and variable rate application technology for spatial optimization of organic amendments use

• Compiler: Nicola Dal Ferro
• 04/24/2015 2:19 p.m.

Permanent soil cover with cover crops and/or crop residues helps to control soil erosion, suppress weeds and build up soil fertility. It can also add organic matter to the soil.

• Compiler: William Akwanyi
• 03/18/2023 1:17 p.m.

Lime application is a rapid way to treat soil acidity and improve productivity.

• Compiler: William Akwanyi
• 03/19/2023 8 a.m.