Technologies

New SLM Technology [Tajikistan]

Creation: 05/09/2018 7:40 p.m.
Update: 08/21/2019 11:18 a.m.
Compiler: MIZROBSHO AMIRBEKOV
Editor: –
Reviewers: Farrukh Nazarmavloev, Alexandra Gavilano

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1. General information

1.2 Contact details of resource persons and institutions involved in the assessment and documentation of the Technology

Key resource person(s)

SLM specialist:

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1.3 Conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT

The compiler and key resource person(s) accept the conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT:

Yes

1.4 Declaration on sustainability of the described Technology

Is the Technology described here problematic with regard to land degradation, so that it cannot be declared a sustainable land management technology?

1.5 Reference to Questionnaire(s) on SLM Approaches (documented using WOCAT)

Soil management initiative [United Kingdom]

An independent organisation that promotes the adoption of appropriate soil management practices, especially conservation agriculture, within England.

Compiler: Alastaire Leake
01/12/2009 midnight

2. Description of the SLM Technology

3. Classification of the SLM Technology

3.1 Main purpose(s) of the Technology

improve production
conserve ecosystem
preserve/ improve biodiversity
adapt to climate change/ extremes and its impacts
create beneficial economic impact
create beneficial social impact

3.2 Current land use type(s) where the Technology is applied

Cropland

Annual cropping
Perennial (non-woody) cropping
Tree and shrub cropping

Number of growing seasons per year:

3.4 Water supply

Water supply for the land on which the Technology is applied:

full irrigation

3.5 SLM group to which the Technology belongs

rotational systems (crop rotation, fallows, shifting cultivation)
integrated crop-livestock management
improved ground/ vegetation cover

3.6 SLM measures comprising the Technology

agronomic measures

A1: Vegetation/ soil cover
A2: Organic matter/ soil fertility

management measures

M1: Change of land use type
M2: Change of management/ intensity level
M3: Layout according to natural and human environment
M4: Major change in timing of activities
M5: Control/ change of species composition

3.7 Main types of land degradation addressed by the Technology

chemical soil deterioration

Cn: fertility decline and reduced organic matter content (not caused by erosion)

3.8 Prevention, reduction, or restoration of land degradation

Specify the goal of the Technology with regard to land degradation:

reduce land degradation

4. Technical specifications, implementation activities, inputs, and costs

4.1 Technical drawing of the Technology

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Date:

12/04/2012

4.2 General information regarding the calculation of inputs and costs

Specify how costs and inputs were calculated:

per Technology unit

Specify currency used for cost calculations:

If relevant, indicate exchange rate from USD to local currency (e.g. 1 USD = 79.9 Brazilian Real): 1 USD =:

8.94

4.4 Costs and inputs needed for establishment

	Specify input	Unit	Quantity	Costs per Unit	Total costs per input	% of costs borne by land users
Labour	None	None	3500.0	0.2	700.0	24.0
Labour	None	None	1.0	20.0	20.0	0.7
Labour	None	None	1.0	20.0	20.0	0.7
Equipment	None	None	6.0	10.0	60.0
Plant material	None	None	3500.0	0.55	1925.0	66.0
Fertilizers and biocides	None	None	250.0	0.45	112.5	3.8
Fertilizers and biocides	None	None	150.0	0.45	67.5	2.3
Total costs for establishment of the Technology					2905.0

4.6 Costs and inputs needed for maintenance/ recurrent activities (per year)

	Specify input	Unit	Quantity	Costs per Unit	Total costs per input	% of costs borne by land users
Labour	None	None	5.0	10.0	50.0	100.0
Labour	None	None	1.0	50.0	50.0	100.0
Equipment	None	None	6.0	25.0	150.0	100.0
Total costs for maintenance of the Technology					250.0

5. Natural and human environment

5.1 Climate

Annual rainfall

< 250 mm
251-500 mm
501-750 mm
751-1,000 mm
1,001-1,500 mm
1,501-2,000 mm
2,001-3,000 mm
3,001-4,000 mm
> 4,000 mm

Agro-climatic zone

sub-humid

5.2 Topography

Slopes on average:

flat (0-2%)
gentle (3-5%)
moderate (6-10%)
rolling (11-15%)
hilly (16-30%)
steep (31-60%)
very steep (>60%)

Landforms:

plateau/plains
ridges
mountain slopes
hill slopes
footslopes
valley floors

Altitudinal zone:

0-100 m a.s.l.
101-500 m a.s.l.
501-1,000 m a.s.l.
1,001-1,500 m a.s.l.
1,501-2,000 m a.s.l.
2,001-2,500 m a.s.l.
2,501-3,000 m a.s.l.
3,001-4,000 m a.s.l.
> 4,000 m a.s.l.

Indicate if the Technology is specifically applied in:

not relevant

5.3 Soils

Soil depth on average:

very shallow (0-20 cm)
shallow (21-50 cm)
moderately deep (51-80 cm)
deep (81-120 cm)
very deep (> 120 cm)

Soil texture (topsoil):

medium (loamy, silty)

Soil texture (> 20 cm below surface):

medium (loamy, silty)

5.4 Water availability and quality

Ground water table:

5-50 m

Availability of surface water:

good

Water quality (untreated):

good drinking water

Is water salinity a problem?

Is flooding of the area occurring?

5.5 Biodiversity

Species diversity:

high

Habitat diversity:

high

5.6 Characteristics of land users applying the Technology

Sedentary or nomadic:

Sedentary

Market orientation of production system:

mixed (subsistence/ commercial)

Off-farm income:

10-50% of all income

Relative level of wealth:

average

Individuals or groups:

individual/ household

Level of mechanization:

manual work
mechanized/ motorized

Gender:

women
men

Age of land users:

middle-aged

5.7 Average area of land used by land users applying the Technology

< 0.5 ha
0.5-1 ha
1-2 ha
2-5 ha
5-15 ha
15-50 ha
50-100 ha
100-500 ha
500-1,000 ha
1,000-10,000 ha
> 10,000 ha

Is this considered small-, medium- or large-scale (referring to local context)?

medium-scale

5.8 Land ownership, land use rights, and water use rights

Land ownership:

state

Land use rights:

leased

Water use rights:

communal (organized)

5.9 Access to services and infrastructure

health:

poor
moderate
good

education:

poor
moderate
good

technical assistance:

poor
moderate
good

employment (e.g. off-farm):

poor
moderate
good

energy:

poor
moderate
good

roads and transport:

poor
moderate
good

drinking water and sanitation:

poor
moderate
good

financial services:

poor
moderate
good

6. Impacts and concluding statements

7. References and links

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