SLM 07 Demi Lunes

Programme 07 in the series on Sustainable Land Management in Africa looks at the use of demi-lunes (half moons) for water harvesting in semi-arid areas.
Filmed West Africa.
Funded by IFAD, IIED, World Bank Institute and Vreij Universitat, Amsterdam.
Music reproduced under licence from Audio Network.

[@thomasaromye720]

This very interesting technique of restoring biodiversity in highly degraded areas. Thanks for sharing

[@mohammednazar5255]

Weldone keep it up. Don't need hand outs. Just need aspiration and help to get going. Very happy for you.

[@judithstorck5195]

Great idea. Thank you.

[@inmybox100]

Great work ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@leedza]

The inability to get inorganic fertiliser is not a constraint. It's actually a major benefit as chemical fertiliser does not benefit soil microbes or address long-term fertility. On the other hand, organic compost is exactly what is required by soil life to improve soil structure and beneficial microorganisms.

[@leelindsay5618]

They really don't need inorganic fertilizer. With mulching in between planting, the crops will have better soil year over year to grow in.

[@centpushups]

It look like the Navajo reservation. I should try this here.

[@hoplahey]

You have more than enough rainfall there. It's all about reducing the runoff and soil deteriation. After a while the water starts penetrating the ground instead of running off, providing more growth, providing more roots, providing more water penetration.

[@kumbalife]

is the direction of the Demi Lunes based on any idea / principle ??
THe outcome is super !!

[@b_uppy]

Add a tree to each demi lune

[@mikepowell8611]

I was thinking you could put a whole guild in one of those, deep rooted nutrient accumulators, nitrogen fixer and a fruit tree.

[@b_uppy]

@@mikepowell8611
Prolly start with the just the nitrogen fixer and a dynamic accumulator in each then add other things as the soil is enriched.

[@billsmith5109]

What percentage of the surface area is inside the demi lunes? Is this reduced in even drier areas?

[@wangtie9602]

PLANT KUDZU TO FEED THE GOATS.

[@mohammednazar5255]

Pupkins. Good for humans and Animals

[@88dillonzo]

What type of grass seed is used?

[@b_uppy]

Whatever is was, they prolly chose something with deep roots.