SLM Database

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.

Technique on the use of water from fishpond for dry season rice cultivation to increase yields

• Compiler: jimmy luangphithack
• 07/11/2017 9:30 a.m.

Effective micro-organism (EM) is a liquid concentrate which can be used as a pre planting treatment, for actively growing vegetables and helps to increase beneficial soil microorganisms and suppression of harmful ones.

• Compiler: kang phanvongsa
• 11/01/2017 7:23 a.m.

The Technique of using decomposed rice straw in household gardening is an effective soil improvement practice carried out by the local people. The decomposed rice straw helps to improve soil moisture, provides organic matters to the soil, which a cost- effective soil amendment practice, and results finally in increased crop ...

• Compiler: Bounthanom Bouahom
• 04/06/2017 4:48 a.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.

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.

A Local Indigenous Weir to Harness Water

• Compiler: kang phanvongsa
• 05/19/2017 4:35 a.m.