Type of SLM measuresa | Description | Source |
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Physical soil and water conservation | Structures that are implemented on farm plots such as soil and stone bund, terraces and trenches | |
Agroforestry practice | Growing multi-purpose trees on farm plots such as fruit trees, animal fodder, and the like | |
Agronomic practice | Include activities that aim at production and conservation at a time. It includes compost and manure application and other soil fertility management practices | |
Indigenous conservation | Conservation measures that are originated from the local people and that have been practiced for a long time. It includes contour plowing, crop rotation, and fallowing |