Lieu de réalisation
Description sommaire de la pratique agroécologique
Integrated agroecology in the Ouémé Valley combines agriculture, fishing, and sustainable natural resource management to improve the livelihoods of local communities. This practice is based on crop diversification, the use of organic inputs, soil and water conservation, as well as sustainable artisanal fishing in the valley's rivers and wetlands. It promotes biodiversity conservation, food security, climate change adaptation, and the sustainable increase of rural household incomes.
Type de pratique agroécologique
Integrated Agroecology for Agriculture and Fisheries
Integrated System of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Sustainable Natural Resource Management
Sustainable Family Farming in Wetland Areas
Agroforestry and Sustainable Artisanal Fishing
Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Floodplain Valleys
Mise en œuvre de la pratique
The practice is implemented in the Ouémé Valley through the integration of crop production, artisanal fishing, and sustainable natural resource management. Farmers use organic fertilizers, diversify their crops, conserve soil and water resources, and protect aquatic ecosystems. This approach improves food security, household incomes, and resilience to climate change.
Pourquoi utilisez-vous cette pratique et qu'attendez-vous d'elle ?
I use this practice to produce sustainably while preserving the natural resources of the Ouémé Valley. It helps improve soil fertility, protect aquatic ecosystems, diversify income sources through farming and fishing, and reduce dependence on chemical inputs. I expect this practice to sustainably improve food production, household food security, farmers' incomes, and community resilience to climate change.
Superficie du terrain
Substitution d'une alternative moins écologique
Détails
This practice replaces conventional farming systems that rely heavily on chemical fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, and excessive exploitation of fishery resources. It promotes the use of organic inputs, crop diversification, the conservation of aquatic ecosystems, and environmentally sustainable fishing practices.