Vegetative erosion control and cons. Crop. System
Type: Technologies
Creation: 2011-03-06 18:59 Updated: 2019-08-07 09:56
Compilers: Samran Sombatpanit
Reviewers: Fabian Ottiger, Alexandra Gavilano
Country/ region/ locations where the Technology has been applied and which are covered by this assessment
- Country: Thailand
- Region/ State/ Province: Upper North
- Further specification of location (e.g. municipality, town, etc.), if relevant: Upper North
- Map: View Map
Description of the SLM Technology
Short description of the Technology
A conservation cropping system utilizing vegetative method for controlling erosion
Detailed description of the Technology
To make the contour hedgerow by grass and legunminous plants across the slope together with integrated cropping system, comprising of field crop, vegetables and bush-type crops and fruit trees. Other components include contour cultivation, incorporation of crop residues, soil amendments, reduced tillage, stressing on cropping more than once a year.
Photos of the Technology
- 📍 Upper North
- 📷 Samran Sombatpanit (Bangkok, Thailand)
Artist's impression of the technology
- 📍 Upper North
- 🗓 2000-08-06
- 📷 Samran Sombatpanit (Bangkok, Thailand)