SLM Database

A plan for rotational grazing has been developed to control pasture use and prevent overgrazing of rehabilitated pastures.

• Compiler: Bettina Wolfgramm
• 10/27/2016 9:40 p.m.

Ferula assa-foetida is an important medicinal plant, a valued cash crop and a native plant of Afghanistan’s range-lands.

• Compiler: Aqila Haidery
• 04/17/2016 11:25 a.m.

Trenches with soil bunds constructed in a tied manner along contour lines to trap surface runoff and sediments from degraded uplands

• Compiler: Aqila Haidery
• 06/26/2011 12:15 p.m.

A clean energy technology for converting solar energy into heat for warming homes.

• Compiler: Aqila Haidery
• 05/12/2014 2:34 p.m.

Contour stone walls constructed on moderate to steep slopes to retain water and sediments and trap snow.

• Compiler: Aqila Haidery
• 02/16/2016 6:59 a.m.

A traditional underground water tank carved out of rocks to collect rainfall and snow water and reduce evaporation losses.

• Compiler: Aqila Haidery
• 11/17/2014 6:34 a.m.

Technology for lifting water to uplands: hydraulic flange pump, reservoir and pipe scheme.

• Compiler: Aqila Haidery
• 05/31/2016 1:41 p.m.

Degraded pastures are restored with alfalfa through broad seeding method. The area is put under quarantine for three years to allow for the pasture to restore sufficiently.

• Compiler: Bettina Wolfgramm
• 10/27/2016 9:42 p.m.

Existing livestock sheds can be improved through interior and exterior refurbishing, and door and window installation. More favourable indoor conditions benefit animal health and the quality of animal products.

• Compiler: Bettina Wolfgramm
• 10/27/2016 9:44 p.m.

Micro irrigation canal system for supplying water to poplar plantations on sloping lands.

• Compiler: Aqila Haidery
• 05/10/2014 2:38 p.m.