1. Homestead development is a horticultural area, usually around a homestead, and consisting of trees (mango, avocado), bushes (citrus fruits, coffee, gesho (hops), chat, banana), while ground crops (vegetables, maize) are grown at the same time and on the same parcel of land.
2. The technology applies the principle of intercropping, i.e. two or more plant species are grown in close proximity, providing multiple outputs and yields, while combined applications and shared inputs are possible.
3. Economically, homestead development helps to reduce poverty through increased production, improved human nutrition through diverse species. It also reduces deforestation and pressure on wood land by providing fuelwood.
4. In order to make the land suitable for homestead development, market-oriented seeds or seedlings must be available, thus a nursery for seedling provision. farm equipment, adequate water (hand-dug well), and sufficient work power are preconditions.
5. Homestead development as a technology is both economic and environmental, as the agroforestry setup also serves for conservation of natural resources.
6. Land users like additional outputs from their small plots of land, including the variety of fruits and vegetables, the recreational area around their homes, and the availability of water in hand-dug wells that are needed for irrigation.
7. Nevertheless, land are aware that homestead development gardens need continuous follow-up and management, as well as intensive labour inputs.
Местоположение: Abagerima Watershed, Laguna Village near Bahir Dar, the regional capital of Amhara Region, Ethiopia, Amhara Regional State, Эфиопия
Число исследованных участков, где применяется Технология: 2-10 участков
Пространственное распространение Технологии: примененяется точечно/ на небольших участках
На постоянно охраняемой территории?: Нет
Продолжительность применения Технологии: 2013; менее 10 лет назад (недавняя)
Тип внедрения/ применения
Опишите затраты | Единица | Количество | Затраты на единицу (Доллары США) | Общая стоимость на единицу (Доллары США) | % затрат, оплаченных землепользователями |
Оплата труда | |||||
shallow well preparation (3 wells) | person-days | 27,0 | 5,0 | 135,0 | 70,0 |
farm preparation (first year) | person-days | 12,0 | 5,0 | 60,0 | 100,0 |
Оборудование | |||||
farming tools (first year) | pieces | 6,0 | 4,0 | 24,0 | 60,0 |
Посадочный материал | |||||
improved seed(ling)s | kg | 5,0 | 3,0 | 15,0 | 50,0 |
Удобрения и ядохимикаты | |||||
compost (first year) | m3 | 6,0 | 5,0 | 30,0 | 100,0 |
pesticides (first year) | litre | 2,0 | 2,0 | 4,0 | 100,0 |
Строительные материалы | |||||
stones (first year) | m3 | 6,0 | 5,0 | 30,0 | 100,0 |
Общая стоимость запуска Технологии | 298.0 | ||||
Общие затраты на создание Технологии в долларах США | 298.0 |
Опишите затраты | Единица | Количество | Затраты на единицу (Доллары США) | Общая стоимость на единицу (Доллары США) | % затрат, оплаченных землепользователями |
Оплата труда | |||||
shallow well maintenance | person-days | 5,0 | 5,0 | 25,0 | 100,0 |
farm preparation | person-days | 11,0 | 5,0 | 55,0 | 100,0 |
weeding and plowing | person-days | 15,0 | 5,0 | 75,0 | 100,0 |
Посадочный материал | |||||
improved seed(ling)s | kg | 2,0 | 4,0 | 8,0 | 50,0 |
Удобрения и ядохимикаты | |||||
compost | m3 | 7,0 | 5,0 | 35,0 | 100,0 |
pesticides | litre | 2,0 | 3,0 | 6,0 | 100,0 |
Общая стоимость поддержания Технологии | 204.0 | ||||
Общие затраты на поддержание Технологии в долларах США | 204.0 |
This may worsen when more homestead development areas are established around homes
This includes evapotranspiration