SWECF DRY- LANDFARMING TECHNIQUES
With limited access to water, SWECF  has engaged the use of Dry-land Farming Techniques (DFT) to boost the capacity of local farmers. DFT is a method for the cultivation of crops when irrigation is not possible. These techniques are effective when the right crops are selected, limited moisture is stored in the soil properly, and growing methods make the best use of this moisture. By implementing DFT, farmers are able to strengthen their probability of harvesting crops, even when the rains fail to come

DFT Technologies in Brief

Zai Pits

A zai pit is a planting hole with a length, width, and depth of 60cm each. The pits are dug during the dry season so that top soil can be mixed with the decomposed organic matter underneath, and then refilled into the pit. After the first rainfall, it is time for the farmers to plant in those pits. The Zai pits function during production by concentrating the nutrients and moisture availability at the beginning of the rain season, prolonging the life of the crops for increased yield..

Terracing

Terracing is a method of shaping land to control erosion on the slopes of hills or mountains. Modern practice in terracing consists of the construction of low-grade channels or levees to carry the excess rainfall from the land at non-erosive velocities. The physical principle involved is that when water is spread in a shallow stream, its flow is inhibited by the roughness of the bottom of the channel. Therefore, the water’s erosive effects are reduced, and more water is stored in the soil along the channels. The best place to store water in semi-arid areas is in the soil due to increased rate of evaporation in the dry months.
Since direct impact of rainfall on bare land churns up the soil and the stirring effect keeps the soil in suspension via over-land water flow, terracing by itself does not prevent sheet erosion. It serves only to prevent destruction of agricultural land by gullying and must be supplemented by other erosion-control practices (grass cover, cover crops, crop rotation, mulching, etc


Objectives of S.W.E.C.F

;1. To ensure there is enough water to communities by supporting through doing water projects i.e sand dams , earth dams,rock catchments, shallow Wells,bore boreholes, concrete tanks/ Hand wash programs
2.Food security programs. The areas we are focusing they receive little amount of rainfall leading to draught and community suffers alot .we implement food security programs to support them
3.Environmental conservation programs.we train the communities about environment and how to conserve. were  we do afforestation program,and land management programs,new agriculture technology and the way to conserve.
4.Disaster risk reduction programs
5.Christianity and orphan programs.we spread the Gospel to the same communities and help the orphans with food ,shelter e.t.c

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Organization Background . Soil,Water & Environmental Conservation foundation ( SWECF KENYA) is a Non-Governmental Organization which is located in mwingi   Kenya  whose mission is to cooperate with other development partners and the local communities, in particular the rural poor communities of northern and eastern Kenya in supporting the local initiatives. SWECF is aiming at reducing poverty,promoting sustainable development through use of resources found in various areas in the community and spreading the Gospel  SWECF also seek to empower people to develop capacity and means of accessing equally to the basic social services as a requirement in the efforts to contribute to their own development, with an understanding that it is through participation and empowerment of the people that sustainable development can be achieved. SWECF belief that properly mandated, empowered and informed, marginalized communities, and in particular the women, youth and People ca...
Read more
Image
WATER PROJECTS Every day in rural communities and poor rural centers throughout sub-Saharan Africa, hundreds of millions of people suffer from a lack of  enough  access  clean, safe water for Consumption use                        During Rain Season                       During  Dry Season  Nearly 1 billion people suffer needlessly without access to safe water. We're convinced this can change - one village at a time. It's incredibly important work. We request your help   through donation  .( 100,200,500,1000,5000 US Dollars )   to  do  the following projects which can bring impacts to the communities; SAND DAMS ,EARTH DAMS,ROCK CATCHMENTS,BORE HOLES E.T.C you can donate and help through us.email us on ; swecf100@gmail.com to know how you can send your support..THANK YOU : SAND DAM: ...
Read more