SLM Database

The nine maize pits is a type of SLM technology whereby, a planting pits measuring (2*2*2) feet are dug along a contour and maize planted in the pit at a spacing of (30*30) cm. The top soil is mixed with FYM and the spaces in between are left un-ploughed.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 02/19/2015 1:22 p.m.

A ditch across the slope for trapping /retaining runoff to encourage infiltration

• Compiler: Unknown User
• 06/06/2011 9:49 a.m.

A rock catchment system is a water harvesting structure comprising a bare sloping rock surface (impounded area), a constructed concrete wall at a strategic point (weir), pipeline from the weir to the storage tank(s), storage tanks and water kiosk(s) connected to the water tanks by pipelines.

• Compiler: Fredrick Ochieng
• 09/21/2016 1:50 p.m.

A sand dam is a stone masonry barrier across a seasonal sandy riverbed that traps rainwater and sand flowing down the catchment.

• Compiler: Ian Neal
• 03/27/2012 9:11 a.m.

Diversion of runoff from the road and its environment into farm land

• Compiler: Kithinji Mutunga
• 06/05/2011 10:26 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.

This is a vegetative technology that involves planting of trees in a portion of land for various uses.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 10/02/2014 9:37 a.m.

Multistory gardens refer to upright polythene sack filled with soil, in which food crops like vegetables, kales, carrots or onions grow on its sides.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 02/19/2015 8:48 a.m.

These are raised beds measuring one meter in width and 15 cm high used for planting onions after transplanting.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 02/19/2015 10:54 a.m.