Amb Steven Loyatum we #pluskenya can assist you with all the strategies mentioned in this presentation especially The Vetiver System which we have examples of throughout the country.
Another effective way of handling dry land, increasing the moisture content and preventing soil erosion is by using a Vetiver system(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vetiver_System). Vetiver is extremely resistant to drought and the penetration and growing capability of its roots acts as mini water syringes and stores enormous amount of rain water deep into the soil. Also Vetiver leaves can be harvested once a month(young leaves) as fodder for animals. Planting vetiver around the farm and inside the farm at specific distances will greatly help in transforming a dry land into a moisture rich land. With each passing year, the vetiver roots increase drastically and more water is pulled into the ground and hence more moisture content added to the soil. In addition to planting vetiver, mulching using sugarcane waste or other organic waste would greatly help in transforming all our dry lands into lush green ones. Furthermore, palm trees(Borassus flabellifer) can also be planted around the water bodies to slow down the run off water, deeply percolate the water to the ground and in recharging the water bodies. Palm has the same capability as vetiver and its roots go deep into the soil, unlike coconuts whose roots spread over a wide area. Every dry land in India can be successfully transformed and every water body recharged using vetiver, palm and organic mulching within a very short span of time (3-5 years) . propelsteps.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/eco-preservation-palmyra-palm-trees/ Additionally, you do not need any special measures to control/destroy termite nests. Termite nests are natural sumps/bore wells and planting vetiver or palm tress near these nests, makes rain water percolate very easily and increases the water content of the ground very drastically.
Sir, I have been watching your documentaries.. It is so good, knowledgeable... My suggestion is please make a documentary on commercial cultivation of vegetables like Bitter gourd, long bean, brinjal, okra etc. Including seedlings to market. Water soluble fertilizers, pests, diseases, blue, green label pesticides,fungicides, nutrient deficiencies etc. like grape cultivation video.. I am a small marginal farmer..your banana cultivation documentary helps me a lot..
I cannot use the word ' Excellent ! ' enough ! This shows the future of farming, done at the village level with basic tools and allowing the local farmers to profit by improving their land and their livelihoods. The concept of mixing tree crops (fruits, nuts, etc ) with planted crops such as millet, and also having areas where agro-forestry provides shade, moisture retention, and erosion control, along with an income via wood and green manure harvest will turn arid, lifeless areas into green, fertile farms and managed forests which will sustain the farmers for thousands of years into the future. Again, many thanks for this video !
Excellent! I have some minor suggestions. At 5.23 a field is shown with crops growing on ridges with wide swales between them. This subjects root zones to drying on three sides. I would suggest planting in SWALES between ridges spaced about 4 feet apart which even women or young boys can reach across.. Planting crops close together (inches or adult plant spacings with leaves just touching) will self-shade the plants, reduce soil water evaporation, and maintain damp soil conditions for maintaining bacteria, worms, and other soil biota. Adding chopped plant material and compost will increase soil nutrients and soil water retention. Spreading a 1 inch to 2 inch layer of organic material like leaves (mulch will also increase soil water retention, and ground shading). Finally, if you have beds about 4 feet wide, you can use CUT sticks, branches, and tall weeds to build OPEN covers to shade your plants. !Saludos from Mexico! :-)
Very interesting! I was just telling a friend that most of the best techniques I have discovered for cattle farming also come out of India. Thank you for holding on to the world's history and wisdom India!
Good video thanks however, deep ploughing is no longer recommended these days in permaculture methods. Also, having an expert who gives the voice over is better. The person here has a fine voice but it shows from the way he's punctuating that he understands the matter very superficially, and that in turn makes it difficult for us to follow. Anyway overall there's is a lot of things to learn from your video. Thank you
I have one problem with this video because of your kind gentleman''s accent the names of the trees and plants should be on the screen in English and latin so we all over the world can take advantage of this very well documented and informative video. Thank you very much for this, I am trying to start a small farm in Eastern Kenya.
Good documentary. Government may take initiative to take these programs in to the people
Wonderful. Thank you.Wish to implement in West Pokot County of Kenya.Would love to visit some areas in India to benchmark. Thanks a lot Sir.
Welcome to wonderful country India
Amb Steven Loyatum we #pluskenya can assist you with all the strategies mentioned in this presentation especially The Vetiver System which we have examples of throughout the country.
Another effective way of handling dry land, increasing the moisture content and preventing soil erosion is by using a Vetiver system(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vetiver_System). Vetiver is extremely resistant to drought and the penetration and growing capability of its roots acts as mini water syringes and stores enormous amount of rain water deep into the soil. Also Vetiver leaves can be harvested once a month(young leaves) as fodder for animals. Planting vetiver around the farm and inside the farm at specific distances will greatly help in transforming a dry land into a moisture rich land. With each passing year, the vetiver roots increase drastically and more water is pulled into the ground and hence more moisture content added to the soil. In addition to planting vetiver, mulching using sugarcane waste or other organic waste would greatly help in transforming all our dry lands into lush green ones. Furthermore, palm trees(Borassus flabellifer) can also be planted around the water bodies to slow down the run off water, deeply percolate the water to the ground and in recharging the water bodies. Palm has the same capability as vetiver and its roots go deep into the soil, unlike coconuts whose roots spread over a wide area. Every dry land in India can be successfully transformed and every water body recharged using vetiver, palm and organic mulching within a very short span of time (3-5 years) . propelsteps.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/eco-preservation-palmyra-palm-trees/ Additionally, you do not need any special measures to control/destroy termite nests. Termite nests are natural sumps/bore wells and planting vetiver or palm tress near these nests, makes rain water percolate very easily and increases the water content of the ground very drastically.
Sir, I have been watching your documentaries.. It is so good, knowledgeable...
My suggestion is please make a documentary on commercial cultivation of vegetables like Bitter gourd, long bean, brinjal, okra etc.
Including seedlings to market. Water soluble fertilizers, pests, diseases, blue, green label pesticides,fungicides, nutrient deficiencies etc.
like grape cultivation video..
I am a small marginal farmer..your banana cultivation documentary helps me a lot..
I cannot use the word ' Excellent ! ' enough ! This shows the future of farming, done at the village level with basic tools and allowing the local farmers to profit by improving their land and their livelihoods. The concept of mixing tree crops (fruits, nuts, etc ) with planted crops such as millet, and also having areas where agro-forestry provides shade, moisture retention, and erosion control, along with an income via wood and green manure harvest will turn arid, lifeless areas into green, fertile farms and managed forests which will sustain the farmers for thousands of years into the future. Again, many thanks for this video !
Thank you fore your comments. You are right
Excellent! I have some minor suggestions. At 5.23 a field is shown with crops growing on ridges with wide swales between them. This subjects root zones to drying on three sides. I would suggest planting in SWALES between ridges spaced about 4 feet apart which even women or young boys can reach across.. Planting crops close together (inches or adult plant spacings with leaves just touching) will self-shade the plants, reduce soil water evaporation, and maintain damp soil conditions for maintaining bacteria, worms, and other soil biota. Adding chopped plant material and compost will increase soil nutrients and soil water retention. Spreading a 1 inch to 2 inch layer of organic material like leaves (mulch will also increase soil water retention, and ground shading). Finally, if you have beds about 4 feet wide, you can use CUT sticks, branches, and tall weeds to build OPEN covers to shade your plants. !Saludos from Mexico! :-)
Thank you sir
And, I have learned much about rainwater harvesting from India. !Gracias!
Very useful information for youngsters who are having interest in farming
Thank you
sure is im interested in desert farming myself
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very valuable information regarding dry land farming.thank you sir.
good work guys blessings keep going
A lot and lot of useful information on farming. Thank you,
Welcome
Very interesting! I was just telling a friend that most of the best techniques I have discovered for cattle farming also come out of India. Thank you for holding on to the world's history and wisdom India!
Thank you sir
Good video thanks
however, deep ploughing is no longer recommended these days in permaculture methods.
Also, having an expert who gives the voice over is better. The person here has a fine voice but it shows from the way he's punctuating that he understands the matter very superficially, and that in turn makes it difficult for us to follow.
Anyway overall there's is a lot of things to learn from your video. Thank you
Thank you
M ur big fan of ur voice .....
Thank you
I have one problem with this video because of your kind gentleman''s accent the names of the trees and plants should be on the screen in English and latin so we all over the world can take advantage of this very well documented and informative video. Thank you very much for this, I am trying to start a small farm in Eastern Kenya.
Okay