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Exploring traditional agriculture techniques

Description

Exploring traditional agriculture techniques involves systematically identifying, documenting, and applying time-tested farming practices developed by local communities. This strategy aims to enhance soil fertility, conserve water, and increase crop resilience by leveraging indigenous knowledge. By integrating these methods, practitioners address issues such as land degradation, loss of biodiversity, and unsustainable resource use, offering practical, low-cost remedies that support food security and environmental sustainability in diverse agro-ecological contexts.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Strengthening traditional sustainable agriculture
Excellent

Narrower

Adapting indigenous pest control knowledge
Presentable
Improving grain yield
Yet to rate
Demonstrating basic agriculture techniques
Yet to rate

Facilitates

Using traditional methods for water pollution control
Yet to rate

Reference

Aumeeruddy, Y and Pinglo, F: Phytopractices in tropical regions: a preliminary survey of traditional crop improvement techniques

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #2: Zero Hunger

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
Content quality
Yet to rate
 Yet to rate
Language
English
1A4N
Q0894
DOCID
12708940
D7NID
212900
Editing link
Official link
https://encyclopedia.uia.org/strategy/exploring-traditional-agriculture-techniques
Last update
Dec 9, 2022