SLM Database

The stone existed in the region are used for building diversion constructions to raise the level of wadi bed to the level of the inlet of the cultivated land that need to be irrigated from water harvesting in addition to distribution channels in the fields

• Compiler: ahmed algalal
• 05/13/2013 12:38 p.m.

Old flat terraces were built in accordance with the contour lines and surrounded by stones to create a suitable environment for the growth of crops, slope stabilization and reduce the risk of runoff and increasing water harvesting.

• Compiler: ahmed algalal
• 09/14/2013 6:55 p.m.

Building terraces in steep areas for the purpose of reducing the slope, water harvesting and soil moisture conservation.

• Compiler: ahmed algalal
• 04/30/2013 12:13 p.m.

Water harvesting and storage structures to impound runoff generated from upstream catchment areas.

• Compiler: MAIMBO MALESU
• 09/23/2010 2:48 p.m.

Animal draft zero-till involves the use of an animal drawn mechanical planter to plant directly in untilled soil to minimize soil disturbance and leave a cover of crop residues to conserve the soil and water.

• Compiler: Silenga Wamunyima
• 01/15/2013 1:41 p.m.

Strip Tillage Conservation Farming is an animal draft reduced tillage method that involves loosening a strip of soil with a strip tillage tool so as to reduce soil disturbance and improve soil and water conservation.

• Compiler: Silenga Wamunyima
• 01/14/2013 7:59 a.m.

Conservation Tillage with the Magoye Ripper is an animal draft reduced tillage method that involves the use of the Magoye Ripper to loosen the soil by shattering with a tine instead of ploughing.

• Compiler: Silenga Wamunyima
• 01/15/2013 7:25 a.m.

Precision Conservation Agriculture combines aspects of conservation agriculture and precision application of fertilizer.

• Compiler: Stephen Twomlow
• 04/22/2010 3:08 p.m.