SLM Database

Intercropping is the growing of two or more crops on the same piece of land at the same time or in temporal sequence. Relay intercropping usually involves planting a legume into an established cereal crop. This farming practice has multiple benefits and is a popular among smallholders in Wolaita zone …

• ผู้รวบรวม: GERBA LETA
• 31 ม.ค. 2023, 10:45

Improved compost making using “static pile” systems transforms organic material from plants and/or animals into high-value, rich organic compost. It demands less labour, and less time to reach maturity than conventional systems as it thoroughly mixes the ingredients at the beginning which precludes the need to turn the heap later.

• ผู้รวบรวม: GERBA LETA
• 9 ก.พ. 2023, 19:59

A double basin masonry check dam is a physical structure that helps to stop gully formation or further development of gullies in dry valleys. It rehabilitates small to a medium-sized deep gullies that are eating into the heart of adjacent land.

• ผู้รวบรวม: GERBA LETA
• 21 มี.ค. 2023, 18:10

Collection of livestock urine allows resource-poor farmers to capture nutrient-rich livestock waste and use it to substitute urea fertilizer. It is a liquid organic product that restores soil fertility and pest management.

• ผู้รวบรวม: GERBA LETA
• 21 ม.ค. 2023, 8:00

Vermicompost is the product of the decomposition process using various species of earthworms. It is a form of humus and is produced through worms digesting and excreting organic in their casts. Vermicompost has been shown to be an effective organic soil amendment, reducing the need for inorganic fertilizers.

• ผู้รวบรวม: GERBA LETA
• 6 ก.พ. 2023, 18:39

Bioslurry is a byproduct of the anaerobic process used for production of methane (biogas). It is derived from the manure used to feed the biodigester. Bioslurry is an organic fertilizer that serves as a replacement for chemical fertilizers, and also plays a pesticidal role.

• ผู้รวบรวม: GERBA LETA
• 7 ก.พ. 2023, 18:59

Water Spreading Weirs are designed to protect the degradation of agricultural fields and rangelands. They contribute to soil and water conservation and enhance the productive use of dry valleys for food crops and livestock fodder production via the harvest and spread of runoff water and fertile soils.

• ผู้รวบรวม: GERBA LETA
• 21 มี.ค. 2023, 18:02

Area closure is a protection system to improve land with degraded vegetation and/or soil, by excluding livestock grazing and applying initial inputs and continuous maintenance. Once recovery is taking place through natural regeneration, area closures can become part of the agricultural system, thereby improving forage quantity and quality and also …

• ผู้รวบรวม: Bekalu Bitew
• 25 ต.ค. 2018, 10:06

Panicum coloratum is a palatable tropical grass with high biomass production potential. It is grown in the irrigated fodder development areas of Dassenech district. Panicum is a fast-growing perennial which can be repeatedly harvested once it reaches maturity. It mitigates the issues of recurrent livestock feed shortage in dry periods …

• ผู้รวบรวม: GERBA LETA
• 29 พ.ย. 2022, 19:34

Teff row planting is an agronomic practice used to place Teff seeds (very small size) in rows of about 20cm apart and at predetermined depth with sufficient cover of firm soil.

• ผู้รวบรวม: Gizaw Desta Gessesse
• 28 ม.ค. 2014, 14:52