Where it is realized
1 - On-farm
Summary description of agroecological practice
I am harvesting run off water into dead level contours and growing diverse food crops from our local varieties including fruit trees
Type of agroecological practice
Soil erosion control and multipurpose agroforestry
Implementing the practice
We are organizing working parties for men to dig dead level contours whilst women are selecting and saving local seed varieties.
Why you use and what you expect from this practice?
Increase water infiltration into the soil and provide moisture to crops during dry periods