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Rendimiento general

5 - Muy efectivo

Detalles

All year long, diverse crops are kept in the garden.

Efectos secundarios positivos no deseados de la práctica

2 - No

Detalles

IIRR Crop Museums acts as nurseries (sources of planting materials) for nearby schools and communities.

Efecto secundario negativo no deseado de la práctica

2 - No

Detalles

None

Conocimiento y habilidades requeridas para la práctica

3 - Conocimiento especializado requerido ni alto ni bajo

Detalles

For farmers, students, and a variety of organizations, the crop museum also serves as a learning facility. Practices from the IIRR Crop Museum can be replicated across the country.

Trabajo requerido para la práctica

2 - Requerido un parto bastante bajo

Detalles

In BIG, we practice minimum tillage. After the first digging and especially in the drier months, we avoid subsequent unnecessary digging. The next crop is planted in the residue of the previous crop. This is a way of conserving soil moisture.

Costo asociado con la práctica

1 - Bajos costos

Detalles

Bio-intensive Gardens (BIG) makes the best use of available natural resources and does not rely on any chemical inputs. BIG relies on locally adopted seeds.

¿Funciona en entornos degradados?

5 - Funciona bien en un entorno agotado

Detalles

By transitioning to BIG, slowly the fertility of the soil will be regenerated.

¿Ayuda a restaurar la tierra?

5 - Muy efectivo

Detalles

By incorporating bio-intensive practices it will help in restoring the health of the farm

Efectos de vulnerabilidad del cambio climático

5 - Muy efectivo

Detalles

Another feature of BIG is that it uses mostly indigenous plant species. These are usually hardy and climate-resilient. BIG is an excellent example of
climate smart agriculture.

Requisitos de tiempo

4 - Funciona bastante rápidamente

Detalles

Use of available natural resources