Controlling invasive species by physical removal and crop cultivation through open fallow irrigation

This is an open-furrow system consisting barriers constructed along a water source such as a river to direct water through a conveyance system by gravity into feeder channels to cultivated land. It is a simple method entailing control of water flow rate and direction to improve water utilization efficiency and enhance productivity of land.

Creation:

2018-03-14 15:37

Updated:

2025-01-17 09:02

Compiler:

Beatrice Otieno

Editors:

Christian Hergarten, Urs Baumgartner

Reviewers:

Rene Eschen, Rima Mekdaschi Studer