Desempenho geral
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All year long, diverse crops are kept in the garden.
Efeitos colaterais positivos não intencionais da prática
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IIRR Crop Museums acts as nurseries (sources of planting materials) for nearby schools and communities.
Efeito colateral negativo não intencional da prática
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None
Conhecimento e habilidades necessárias para a prática
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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.
Trabalho necessário para a prática
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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.
Custo associado à prática
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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.
Funciona em ambientes degradados?
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By transitioning to BIG, slowly the fertility of the soil will be regenerated.
Ajuda a restaurar a terra?
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By incorporating bio-intensive practices it will help in restoring the health of the farm
Efeitos de vulnerabilidade à mudança climática
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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.
Requisitos de tempo
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Use of available natural resources