Where it is realized
Summary description of agroecological practice
Vermicomposting, bee keeping, rearing of hens for manure and plantation of agroforestry species.
Type of agroecological practice
Vermicomposting to maintain soil health through the use of manure from earthworms. Beekeeping to promote pollination and maintain biodiversity. Rearing of hens to use for manure to promote nutrient cycling and optimum use of on farm resources. Promotion of agroforestry species to foster biodiversity and promote farm resilience.
Implementing the practice
Vermicomposting with the use of Foetida species of earthworm, provide them to organic wastes and materials favorable to consume the waste and produce manure. Beekeping in modern hive with Mellifera and Cerena species. Rearing of hen and providing them to feed regularly in closed housing structure. Plantation of different agroforestry species as per ecological conditions.
Why you use and what you expect from this practice?
These practices will mitigate the harms from synthetic inputs. Further, these practices will facilitate nutrient cycling, pest regulation, increased pollination, improved biodiversity and enhanced soil health. Thus, promoting the farm resilience to changing environmental challenges.