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Integrated Soil and Water Conservation Approach in Improving Biophysical Condition of Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Development Corporation (MKADC) Pineapple Production
[Philippines]

First published:
2017-03-20 10:39
Updated:
2017-03-29 07:42
Compiler:
Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
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Reviewers:
Eduardo Alberto, Rima Mekdaschi Studer
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Trees as Buffer Zones
[Philippines]

Trees as buffer zones are vegetative measures established in the area to prevent pest from crossing in between blocks. Further, the technology provides haven for flora and fauna which are endemic in the area.

Compiler:
Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
First published:
2017-03-07 08:53
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Contour Straight Block Layout
[Philippines]

It is a package of soil and water conservation technology that integrates contouring, bedding, and blocking.

Compiler:
Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
First published:
2017-03-07 08:50
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Technologies

Sediment Traps
[Philippines]

Sediment traps are structures built in the area which includes cascading catchment canal, silt traps and catch basin along perimeter, between pineapple fields and along diversion ditches to collect runoff during rains, preventing and minimizing the eroded soils cascading into natural bodies of water.

Compiler:
Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
First published:
2017-03-07 08:51
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Mulching and Cover Cropping
[Benin]

Mulching is the practice of spreading non-living organic matter - such as crop residues - onto the soil for its protection and improvement while cover cropping is the planting of a legume species such as mucuna which protects the soil surface and fixes nitrogen,

Compiler:
Gatien AGBOKOUN CHRISTOPHE
First published:
2023-11-20 14:46
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