Soil and water conservation for climate-resilient agriculture.
Fred Kizito, Régis Chikowo, Anthony A. Kimaro, Elirehema Swai
Abstract
<title>Abstract</title> This chapter describes soil and water conservation measures for climate-resilient agriculture. It presents three interventions that can be used separately or in combination, depending on the context of the region: (1) integrating strips of forage grasses and legumes; (2) rainwater harvesting through tied ridges and ripping techniques; (3) constructing banks and ditches as part of an agroforestry system. The description of each technology, its benefits and application are discussed.
Topics & Concepts
Rainwater harvestingSoil conservationAgricultureAgroforestryContext (archaeology)ForageConservation agricultureEnvironmental scienceWater conservationGeographyAgricultural engineeringAgronomyEngineeringEcologyBiologyIrrigationArchaeologyAgriculture and Rural Development ResearchAgroforestry and silvopastoral systems