SLM Database

Bioslurry is a byproduct of the anaerobic process used for production of methane (biogas). It is derived from the manure used to feed the biodigester. Bioslurry is an organic fertilizer that serves as a replacement for chemical fertilizers, and also plays a pesticidal role.

• Compiler: GERBA LETA
• 02/07/2023 6:59 p.m.

Water Spreading Weirs are designed to protect the degradation of agricultural fields and rangelands. They contribute to soil and water conservation and enhance the productive use of dry valleys for food crops and livestock fodder production via the harvest and spread of runoff water and fertile soils.

• Compiler: GERBA LETA
• 03/21/2023 6:02 p.m.

Area closure is a protection system to improve land with degraded vegetation and/or soil, by excluding livestock grazing and applying initial inputs and continuous maintenance. Once recovery is taking place through natural regeneration, area closures can become part of the agricultural system, thereby improving forage quantity and quality and also …

• Compiler: Bekalu Bitew
• 10/25/2018 10:06 a.m.

Panicum coloratum is a palatable tropical grass with high biomass production potential. It is grown in the irrigated fodder development areas of Dassenech district. Panicum is a fast-growing perennial which can be repeatedly harvested once it reaches maturity. It mitigates the issues of recurrent livestock feed shortage in dry periods …

• Compiler: GERBA LETA
• 11/29/2022 7:34 p.m.

Teff row planting is an agronomic practice used to place Teff seeds (very small size) in rows of about 20cm apart and at predetermined depth with sufficient cover of firm soil.

• Compiler: Gizaw Desta Gessesse
• 01/28/2014 2:52 p.m.

an allignment of stone along the contour line which stabilzes with grass species

• Compiler: Unknown User
• 03/02/2011 5:41 p.m.

Structure constructed by digging a shallow channel on the upper hill side and putting the excavated soil on the down side to build the embankment

• Compiler: Unknown User
• 03/03/2011 12:58 p.m.

an embankment of soil constructed along the contour to reduce runoff and maintain soil moisture.

• Compiler: Unknown User
• 02/25/2011 10:11 a.m.

Stone faced bund is embankment constructed from stone & soil along the contour at upper part to reduce velocity of run of & length of slope with collection ditch in the uper part.

• Compiler: Unknown User
• 05/29/2011 8:30 p.m.

Gully rehabilitation and hill stabilization with Jatropha hedges.

• Compiler: Simon Bach
• 09/02/2011 11:33 a.m.