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Short-Cycle Varieties of Maize
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Short-Cycle Varieties of Maize [Benin]

Short-cycle varieties are crops whose products mature in no more than three months. These crops, which include certain maize varieties, are grown to adapt to climatic hazards, especially in areas with irregular rainfall cycles.

  • Compiler: Gatien AGBOKOUN CHRISTOPHE
The Half-Moon Technique
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The Half-Moon Technique [Benin]

The half-moon technique is designed to enhance water retention and soil infiltration. This is achieved by constructing crescent-shaped mounds around the base of trees. A compass can be used to outline a semi-circle with a diameter of 4 meters. The soil within this outlined area is then excavated and used …

  • Compiler: Gatien AGBOKOUN CHRISTOPHE
Springshed Revival through Trenches and Checkdams
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Springshed Revival through Trenches and Checkdams [Bhutan]

Springshed revival through trenches and check dams is associated with a nature-based solution approach to reviving more than 20 springsheds. These were widened with the occasional construction of check dams to prevent rill erosion from the newly revived spring waters.

  • Compiler: Karma Wangdi
Managed Burning of Rangeland
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Managed Burning of Rangeland [Bhutan]

Burning of rangeland (“tsamdro”) is a traditional management practice adopted by highlanders to control unpalatable grass and shrub species. This helps them produce adequate fodder for their yaks, cattle, horses, and sheep by creating a favorable environment for palatable grasses.

  • Compiler: ONGPO LEPCHA
Stall-Feeding of Dairy Cows
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Stall-Feeding of Dairy Cows [Bhutan]

Stall-feeding is an improved cattle production system, which is increasingly being adopted with a growing population of high yielding exotic dairy breeds. Thus, most improved dairy cattle in Nepal are being reared under confinement with limited access to grazing, as it allows for easy and optimal supplementation of fodder.

  • Compiler: Karma Wangdi
Use of Dummy Tigers to Repel Wild Animals
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Use of Dummy Tigers to Repel Wild Animals [Bhutan]

Dummy tigers are used to scare off crop predators. This can be considered a SLM technology because it protects the crops from wild animals which in turn prevents erosion (both soil and water), adds nitrogen to the soil (i.e., by leguminous crops), and helps in nutrient cycling. Furthermore, time is …

  • Compiler: Tshering Yangzom
Vermicomposting
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Vermicomposting [Bhutan]

Vermicomposting is the practice of composting organic waste products with the aid of various types of worms. These worms aid the decomposition of organic materials, including kitchen leftovers and yard trash, resulting in the production of compost that is abundant in nutrients.

  • Compiler: Karma Wangdi
Climate Resilient Irrigation Scheme
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Climate Resilient Irrigation Scheme [Bhutan]

A climate-resilient irrigation scheme is one that aims to successfully cope with and manage the impacts of climate change while preventing those impacts on the scheme from growing worse. The pipes are retrofitted with new and climate-resilient technology. Such a climate-proof irrigation system is designed to better withstand extreme weather …

  • Compiler: Tshering Yangzom
Contour Stone Bunds
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Contour Stone Bunds [Bhutan]

Contour stone bunding on sloping agricultural lands reduces soil erosion and conserves soil moisture in order to retain soil productivity. It is promoted /recommended on slopes where there is adequate surface stone.

  • Compiler: Nima Dolma Tamang