Overcoming climate challenges

What is conservation farming? Conservation farming is a system of methods which reduce cultivation and aims to maintain and improve soil and water quality The purpose of conservation farming is to reduce runoff and erosion. This can be achieved by reducing cultivation and maintaining soil surface cover. This is having plants on the surface of the ground

Examples of conservation farming No-tillage Agro-forestry Trap cropping Cover and green manure Cropping Alley cropping Contour farming & strip cropping Organic and biodynamic farming Stubble mulching Integrated pest management

Benefits Of Conservation Farming Reduced erosion and improved soil structure Improved infiltration and moisture efficiency Improved soil health and nutrient retention Lower soil temperatures and better establishment Increased planting opportunities and flexibility Lower machinery, labour and maintenance costs More reliable yields

Water storage

Water Storage Water restrictions may be imposed to reduce water use Dam and bores store water to make it available for during droughts

Fodder conservation

Fodder Conservation Fodder conservation involves storing hay, grain and silage for times when pastures are not enough for sheep and cattle.