Where it is realized
1 - On-farm
Summary description of agroecological practice
Use of agroecological practices to manage soil health
Type of agroecological practice
Use of multipurpose legumes to improve soil health and productivity
Implementing the practice
Screen legumes, select promising varieties, integrate the varieties into cropping systems
Why you use and what you expect from this practice?
Because multipurpose legumes have multiple benefits which are ecological, e.g. fix atmospheric N, control striga, diversify diets, provide fodder, increase soil carbon
Land size
0.3 Acre
Substitution of less ecological alternative
1 - Yes
Details
Yes. Less inorganic fertilizers, less pesticides, less fungicides