Performance générale
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All year long, diverse crops are kept in the garden.
Effets secondaires positifs involontaires de la pratique
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IIRR Crop Museums acts as nurseries (sources of planting materials) for nearby schools and communities.
Effet secondaire négatif involontaire de la pratique
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None
Connaissances et compétences requises pour la pratique
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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.
Travail requis pour la pratique
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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.
Coût associé à la pratique
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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.
La pratique fonctionne-t-elle dans des environnements dégradés?
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By transitioning to BIG, slowly the fertility of the soil will be regenerated.
La pratique aide-t-elle à la restauration les terres?
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By incorporating bio-intensive practices it will help in restoring the health of the farm
Effets de vulnérabilité au changement climatique
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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.
Délais nécessaires
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Use of available natural resources