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A ditch across the slope for trapping /retaining runoff to encourage infiltration

• Compilador/a: Unknown User
• 06/06/2011 09:49

A rock catchment system is a water harvesting structure comprising a bare sloping rock surface (impounded area), a constructed concrete wall at a strategic point (weir), pipeline from the weir to the storage tank(s), storage tanks and water kiosk(s) connected to the water tanks by pipelines.

• Compilador/a: Fredrick Ochieng
• 21/09/2016 13:50

A sand dam is a stone masonry barrier across a seasonal sandy riverbed that traps rainwater and sand flowing down the catchment.

• Compilador/a: Ian Neal
• 27/03/2012 09:11

Diversion of runoff from the road and its environment into farm land

• Compilador/a: Kithinji Mutunga
• 05/06/2011 22:26

The technology is based on tree plantation of several species (i.e. Grevillea robusta, Psidium guava, Bambusa vulgaris ) along the riparian land of the farmer.

• Compilador/a: Laura D'Aietti
• 01/03/2013 23:27

“Push-Pull” is a technology to efficiently control pests and progressively improves soil fertility.

• Compilador/a: Unknown User
• 16/11/2010 14:35

This is a vegetative technology that involves planting of trees in a portion of land for various uses.

• Compilador/a: Paul Kahiga
• 02/10/2014 09:37

Multistory gardens refer to upright polythene sack filled with soil, in which food crops like vegetables, kales, carrots or onions grow on its sides.

• Compilador/a: Paul Kahiga
• 19/02/2015 08:48

These are raised beds measuring one meter in width and 15 cm high used for planting onions after transplanting.

• Compilador/a: Paul Kahiga
• 19/02/2015 10:54

Cover crops are plants seeded into agricultural fields, either within or outside of the regular growing season, with the primary purpose of improving or maintaining ecosystem quality.

• Compilador/a: Paul Kahiga
• 19/02/2015 11:09