SLM Database

Shallow tillage involves disturbing the upper layer of soil without deep ploughing. It aims to provide a good seedbed, incorporate manure, control weeds, and enhance water infiltration while minimizing soil erosion and compaction. A machine tiller has recently replaced animal traction for this purpose.

• Compiler: Wiem Haouari
• 10/10/2024 1:11 p.m.

Amendement sableux consiste à améliorer la fertilité de sol pour améliorer la production.

• Compiler: Donia Mühlematter
• 05/16/2018 9:18 p.m.

The ICT2Scale project contributes to better land management by supplying smallholder farmers with targeted SMS messages on diverse agricultural practices. This enables them to optimize resources and adopt more sustainable methods, consequently improving livelihoods in remote areas.

• Compiler: Joren Verbist
• 01/12/2024 11:35 a.m.

Meslin consists of a planting mix of cereals and legumes, formulated for both livestock feed and soil rehabilitation purposes.

• Compiler: Wafa Saidi
• 02/27/2023 8:35 a.m.

Low-input farming, facilitated by symbiotic microorganisms, helps sustain production while protecting the environment. In particular, inoculation with bacteria such as Rhizobium contributes to enhancing legume productivity and improving harvest quality.

• Compiler: Wafa Saidi
• 03/07/2023 6:59 p.m.

The biological consolidation of embankments is an agricultural practice that entails planting embankments with arboricultural, pastoral, or forage species. This cultivation technique enhances the effectiveness and longevity of these structures.

• Compiler: Wafa Saidi
• 03/06/2023 9:42 p.m.