Traditional fallows support resilient farming on semi-arid sandy soils
The arid southern highlands of the Bolivian Andes are a harsh environment for even the most hardened farmers. The ‘quinoa boom’ and the move to mechanisation have led to shortened fallows and a drastic drop in soil organic matter. The dry sandy soils and the natural vegetation they support are increasingly degraded, but in the face of climate change and higher risks of drought, frosts and hailstorms, technical recommendations pay little attention to soil health. Farmers in the community of Lloco, however, have preserved their traditional practices that care for their fragile sandy soils and maintain resilience.
Том: 31.1
ISSN: 2210-6499
Издатель: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Автор: Alejandro Bonifacio Flores
Организация: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Год: 2015
Страна/страны: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Географический охват: Латинской Америки и Карибского бассейна
Категория: Тематическое исследование
Полный текст: http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/soils-for-life/traditional-fallows
Язык контента: English