Where it is realized
1 - On-farm
Summary description of agroecological practice
Soil conservation measures.
Type of agroecological practice
Use of organic fertilizers like the rabbit urine to control pest and diseases and improve the soil quality
Inter cropping with leguminous crops (beans and groundnuts) to add nutrients to the soil and improve the productivity of the crops grown.
Agroforestry practice in the farm to help control soil erosion.
Implementing the practice
Planting cover crops (sweet potatoes and groundnuts) to conserve the soil moisture.
Building of terraces to control the top soil from being swept away and prevent water logging into the soil.
Planting trees along the boundaries to control soil ersion.
Substitution of less ecological alternative
1 - Yes