Crop diversification (polyculture)

Crop diversification (polyculture)

East region of cameroon

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Where it is realized

1 - On-farm

Summary description of agroecological practice

Crop diversification (polyculture), that is the integration of several economic crops on a piece of land including trees and medicinal plants.

Type of agroecological practice

Polyculture- integration of several crops on same piece of land including trees and medicinal plants

Implementing the practice

Well this is simple. Each crop type is assigned a particular portion in the farm. Again some crops like corn and bean or cowpean could be in an intercrop on same piec of land.

Why you use and what you expect from this practice?

This practice enables ecological interaction. It is a practice beneficial not just for income sake but to protect the environment and fight against climate change. This practice improves soil fertility and spares me on the expenses on external inputs like fertilizers and pesticides

Land size

1.0 Hectare

Substitution of less ecological alternative

2 - No

Details

Mybfarm is strictly organic. All what i do promotes ecological interaction. All inputs for fertilization and pest management are done in the farm with local materials from plant extract e.g Moringa and neem.