Category Archives: Sustainable Land Management

Desert to Lush Farmland

Desert to Lush Farmland

Transforming Desert Sand into Fertile Soil: The Revolutionary Techniques of John Graham John Graham, a desert farming specialist in Baja California, Mexico, has successfully transformed infertile desert sand into highly productive soil without using chemicals or machines, employing techniques such as composting, biochar, and deep bed gardening, all while being in a wheelchair for 25 […]

Techniques for Soil Conservation: Terrace Farming and Contour Ploughing

Techniques for Soil Conservation: Terrace Farming and Contour Ploughing

The video discusses various methods of soil conservation, including crop rotation, strip cropping, fallowing, controlled grazing, afforestation, terrace farming, contour tilling, and contour bunding. These techniques aim to prevent soil erosion, enhance soil fertility, and improve overall soil health. Comprehensive Guide to Soil Conservation Methods Welcome to your complete guide on soil conservation! In this […]

Sustainable Agroforestry Systems: A New Approach

Sustainable Agroforestry Systems: A New Approach

Agroforestry is a sustainable land management system that combines tree cultivation with crops or livestock, creating a diverse and resilient system. Innovative agroforestry ideas, such as precision agroforestry, silver pastoral systems, carbon sequestration, blockchain traceability, urban agroforestry, and crowdsourcing platforms, are being explored to tackle contemporary challenges like climate change and food security. These ideas […]

Explaining Our Fall Tip-Grazing Method

Explaining Our Fall Tip-Grazing Method

Greg Judy of Green Pastures Farm discussed the practice of winter stockpile grazing by tipping the grass and leaving a maximum amount of plant area or leaf area left in the plant to increase regrowth. This technique not only benefits the animals by providing high-quality forage but also benefits wildlife like deer. By properly managing […]

Preventing Soil Erosion: Causes and Land Conservation Strategies

Preventing Soil Erosion: Causes and Land Conservation Strategies

A new study found that people who regularly consume sugary drinks, such as soda and fruit drinks, have a higher risk of developing cancer. A recent study revealed that individuals who frequently drink sugary beverages like soda and fruit drinks are more likely to develop cancer. Are you looking to improve the productivity of your […]

Community Land Trust: 5 Must-Know Facts

Community Land Trust: 5 Must-Know Facts

In this video, Erica from Gokuche introduces the concept of community land trusts as a solution to the affordable housing crisis. She explains how community land trusts work, their benefits for low and moderate-income individuals, and potential challenges they may face. The story of New Communities, a successful example of a community land trust, demonstrates […]

Soil Conservation: Diverse Methods for Soil Preservation

Soil Conservation: Diverse Methods for Soil Preservation

Soil conservation practices involve using farming methods to maintain soil health and prevent erosion. Methods like terrace cultivation, cover cropping, no-till farming, crop rotation, buffer strips, and contour farming help improve soil quality, reduce erosion, enhance water infiltration, provide food and shelter for animals, and preserve organic matter. However, poor farming practices like overcropping, overuse […]

California’s Geography Solution: Billions Spent for Transformation

California’s Geography Solution: Billions Spent for Transformation

In the California delta, a $63 million, two-decade restoration project has transformed 30,000 acres, increasing water supply, preventing flooding, and creating a thriving ecosystem for endangered species. The project, the largest of its kind in the region, has restored wetlands and floodplains, benefiting wildlife like salmon and plankton, as well as humans by protecting against […]

Beyond Food: 5 Agroforestry Benefits Unveiled

Beyond Food: 5 Agroforestry Benefits Unveiled

In this video, the speaker discusses the benefits of agroforestry beyond food, focusing on fiber as a key benefit. They demonstrate how to use materials like banana trunks and leaves as mulch to enrich the soil and attract microbes. Other benefits of agroforestry mentioned include fodder, fuel, and fertilizer, with an emphasis on the beauty […]