Looks like no one added any tags here yet for you.
methods of conservation
contour ploughing
crop rotation
cover crops
terracing
soil conditioners
buffer strips
improved irrigation
benefits of soil conditioners
enhances soil fertility
increases water holding capacity
promotes microbial activity
lime neutralises acidity
benefits of buffer strips/shelter belts
protects crops
creates favourable microclimates
enhances biodiversity of non-target species
benefits of contour ploughing
traps water, reducing speed of run off
greater time for permeation
promotes crop growth
prevents gully formation
challenges of contour ploughing
topography requires special equipment
labour intensive
ongoing maintenance
benefits of crop rotation
increases biodiversity
balances nutrients
disrupts lifecycle of pests
benefits of cover crops
establishes protective canopy
root systems bind soil
absorbs & stores excess nutrients
suppresses weed growth
challenges of cover crops
crops must suit climatic/soil conditions
must be fast growing
benefits of terracing
slows surface run off
more arable land
aesthetic & cultural value
increases crop yield
benefits of agroforestry
root systems provide structural support
canopies shield from rain/wind
shade reduces evaporation
nutrient cycling & nitrogen fixation (whitehorn acacia)
description of alley cropping
tree rows; crops planted in the alleys between the rows
contribute organic matter to the soil
description of silvopasture
incorporate trees, crops, and livestock
trees offer shade for livestock, reducing heat stress
manage grazing pressure, avoiding overgrazing
mitigates soil compaction caused by livestock
canopy offers protection to the soil
promotes biodiversity
challenges of agroforestry
policy reforms in terms of land tenure ensures farmers have rights to the trees they plant
community engagement
market development increases economic incentives for farmers