SLM Database

This 'Rangeland Restoration' technology is part of a 'Holistic Rangeland Management' approach. It involves clearing of invasive vegetation (predominantly Acacia reficiens) and reseeding with grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) and allowing resting and reduced grazing pressure to rehabilitate degraded communal grazing land.

• Compiler: Harry Wells
• 02/05/2018 8:51 a.m.

A riparian area that is frequently flooded requires a special treatment because conventional agriculture is not possible. Trees along the riverbank and Napier grass on the remaining space still allow a productive use despite the difficult circumstances.

• Compiler: Manuel Fischer
• 01/28/2013 11:23 a.m.

Pasture management and improvement through weeding comiphora

• Compiler: Unknown User
• 06/06/2011 4:20 p.m.

Multipurpose Grevillea robusta trees planted along farm boundaries, on terrace risers and occasionally scattered in cropland.

• Compiler: Ceris A. Jones
• 10/27/2010 12:09 p.m.

The technology is based on tree plantation of several species (i.e. Grevillea robusta, Psidium guava, Bambusa vulgaris ) along the riparian land of the farmer.

• Compiler: Laura D'Aietti
• 03/01/2013 11:27 p.m.

“Push-Pull” is a technology to efficiently control pests and progressively improves soil fertility.

• Compiler: Unknown User
• 11/16/2010 2:35 p.m.

A Rice Field with Poor Drainage (RMME) is a cultivated rice field enclosed by embankments, relying on an irregular water supply, and facing potential water scarcity risks at the onset, during, or towards the conclusion of the cropping cycle. Specific rice varieties are particularly well-suited to this type of rice …

• Compiler: Harifidy RAKOTO RATSIMBA
• 10/24/2022 3:27 p.m.

Propagation of “samata” cuttings for long-term provision of supplementary livestock fodder to reduce the pressure on natural vegetation.

• Compiler: Johanna Goetter
• 05/19/2015 4:06 p.m.

Agave forestry land reclamation system with native agaves, trees, shrubs and grasses planted through participatory action for a sustainable production of mezcal and other products in order to generate high incomes for farmers.

• Compiler: Christian Prat
• 03/04/2011 11:45 a.m.

Jawahir, an improved durum wheat variety, serves as a resilient solution to the challenges of climate change in dry areas by offering disease and pest resistance, drought tolerance, higher grain and straw yields, as well as cost savings, thereby enhancing farmers' income and sustainability.

• Compiler: Joren Verbist
• 07/03/2023 11:03 a.m.