SLM Database

Raising fish in rice paddy to optimize the use of land.

• Compiler: kang phanvongsa
• 07/11/2017 12:12 p.m.

In mountain regions of Laos Banana cultivated with intercrops during the first year of plantation led to mutually better plant growth by higher availability of soil nutrients and subsequently produces better yield. It also prevents soil erosion, air pollution (reduction of slash and burn cultivation) and it mitigates climate related …

• Compiler: Bounthanom Bouahom
• 07/05/2017 8:58 a.m.

Dry season rice cultivation on flat areas of stream banks aiming towards replacement of harmful shifting cultivation practices in the upland areas and to improve livelihoods.

• Compiler: Bounthanom Bouahom
• 05/18/2017 11:02 a.m.

Making compost by burned rice bran to improve the soil fertility in vegetable home gardens.

• Compiler: Visay Visay
• 05/18/2017 5:02 a.m.

The technique involves the planting of broom grass in order to prevent landslide in mountainous and stream areas which are adjacent to agricultural land. This is because broom grass has an extensive root system which can help to bind the soil. Additionally, farmers can generate an income from broom grass.

• Compiler: kang phanvongsa
• 07/12/2017 4:02 a.m.

Bong tree (Persea kurzii) plantation in slope area to increase forest canopy and to utilize the plantation areas for animal grazing such as cows and poultry.

• Compiler: jimmy luangphithack
• 05/19/2017 4:46 a.m.

The methods for construction of earthen pond on slope area in adjacent to the village where it forms perennial water channels with clay soil which is unsuitable for other agricultural purposes. Therefore, Oxfam encouraged the construction of communal pond to create the interest for many households to build their own …

• Compiler: kang phanvongsa
• 07/09/2017 3:40 a.m.

Forage and Livestock Management

• Compiler: kang phanvongsa
• 07/02/2017 3:45 p.m.

Mai Sangphai (Bambusa oldhamii) planting technique for soil erosion control along river bank due to soil fixation by deep and widespread roots during rainy season when there are high water levels and increased flow velocity

• Compiler: kang phanvongsa
• 05/16/2017 9:26 a.m.

Logs to reduce surface run-off during the rainy season.

• Compiler: kang phanvongsa
• 05/18/2017 4:19 a.m.