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Class Demonstration (DEBESMSCAT) soil preparation
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- 3. PLOWING AND TILLING •Breakup compacted soil •Improve aeration •Create favorable environment for seed germination
- 4. COVER CROPPING This techniquewhere certain plants are grown not for harvest but to cover the soil. This helps control erosion, suppress weeds, and enhance organic matter, providing a natural boost to soil fertility.
- 5. MULCHING By adding aprotective layer of organic or inorganic material to the soil surface. • conserve moisture • suppress weeds • regulate soil temperature
- 6. Different types ofmulching Organic Compost Inorganic Plastic stone and gravel
- 7. GREEN MANURE Green manureadd organic matter it improves soil structure, and releases nutrients as the cover crop decomposes. This is a natural decomposer to our fields.
- 8. NO-TILL FARMING By avoidingplowing altogether, we preserve soil structure, reduce erosion, and enhance water retention. It's a sustainable approach with long-term benefits.No-till agriculture requires increased weed control that involves herbicide applications.
- 9. STRIP CROPPING Strip croppingis a technique that involves planting different crops in alternating strips. This not only provides biodiversity but also helps prevent soil erosion.
- 10. RAISED BED GARDENING Forsmaller-scale farming or gardening, this techniques are very useful and effective. By evaluating the soil we improve drainge, increase warmth, and create a more controlled environment for plant growth.
- 11. COMPOSTING Composting is aresourceful way to recycle the food scraps and yard trim you generate at home all year and manage your waste more sustainably. Turning organic waste into nutrient-rich compost enriches the soil, promotes microbial activity, and reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers.
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