Keeping composting simple
More than two decades ago in the Irrawaddy delta in Myanmar, farmers began planting two rice crops each year. Rice production increased, but for how long? Depleted organic matter and acidification are now affecting soil health, and farmers who can’t afford fertilizer are seeing their rice yields declining. This is why 200 farmers started to compost rice straw. With this they have been able to maintain rice yields and reduce fertilizer costs. They are still improving their composting techniques and some are starting to experiment with green manures.
Volumen: 31.1
ISSN: 2210-6499
Editor: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Autor: Celine Allaverdian
Otros autores: Stephane Fayon
Organización: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Año: 2015
País(es): Myanmar
Cobertura geográfica: Asia y el Pacífico
Tipo: Estudio de caso
Texto completo disponible en: http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/soils-for-life/composting
Idioma utilizado para los contenidos: English