1. Conservation Agriculture: Conservation agriculture is a farming system that aims to improve soil health, minimize soil erosion, and enhance water and nutrient retention through three key principles: minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotation. The innovation lies in the departure from conventional tillage practices, such as ploughing, which disrupt the soil structure and contribute to erosion.
Minimal soil disturbance: It promotes reduced/ minimal farming, where farmers disturb the soil minimally during planting, allowing crop residues and organic matter to remain on the surface. This practice protects the soil from erosion, improves water infiltration, and preserves soil structure and biodiversity.
2. Smart irrigation is innovative because it optimizes water management. It helps conserve water resources, reduces energy costs associated with pumping water, improves crop yields, and mitigates environmental impacts.
Sectors | Agribusiness, Crop farming |
Location | Kigali, Rwanda |
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