SLM Database

Laying grass (Poaceae) on perennial cropped land to reduce weeds, retain soil moisture and improve soil fertility.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/11/2017 8:53 a.m.

The technology involves growing of Mangoes (Mangifera indica) and Oranges (Citrus sinensis) in the same field with the aim of conserving the environment, protecting soil from erosion, and generating income from the sale of fruits.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/11/2017 7:33 a.m.

Application of animal manure on citrus trees (citrus sinensis) for improving soil productivity. Every beginning of season (March and August) 40 kg of animal manure are applied, 60 cm away from the tree trunk, using the ring method to improve soil fertility for increased yields and farm income.

• Compiler: Jalia Namakula
• 05/16/2017 12:04 p.m.

Dairy cattle (Friesian) are grazed on indigenous pastures to promotes conservation of the indigenous grass species (guinea grass), which protects the soil against soil erosion and promotes biodiversity.

• Compiler: betty adoch
• 05/19/2017 5:29 p.m.

Pigs are kept to produce manure used for soil fertility improvement and household income.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/10/2017 10:46 a.m.

A Woodlot of Pine (Pinus caribaea) is a fast growing, tolerant tree based plantation established to address land cover depletion, soil fertility loss and soil erosion control.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/12/2017 7:28 a.m.

Oranges (Citrus sinensis) and Mangoes (Mangifera indicate) integrated with beans are planted together in the same field to increase production and household income.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/07/2017 2:49 p.m.

Maintaining colonies of honey bees within trees and shrubs for environmental conservation and household income.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 05/17/2017 8:38 a.m.

Species of Mangoes and Oranges planted for income and food security.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/11/2017 10:13 a.m.

In row planting, crops are planted according to the recommended agronomic spacing to ease management and obtain maximum yields per unit area.

• Compiler: Kamugisha Rick Nelson
• 06/10/2017 1:04 p.m.