This compilation consists of ten selected SLM practices that contribute to improved soil fertility and enhance soil health for the sustainability of food and agricultural systems.

This compilation consists of ten selected SLM practices that contribute to improved soil fertility and enhance soil health for the sustainability of food and agricultural systems.

This compilation consists of ten selected SLM practices that contribute to improved soil fertility and enhance soil health for the sustainability of food and agricultural systems.

L’objectif du présent document est de consolider les technologies et approches documentées dans le cadre des activités menées par ProSol Bénin et ses partenaires. Il les regroupe en un seul document pour en faciliter l›accès et la diffusion. Il permet en outre de diffuser des connaissances inestimables sur les technologies et les approches de GDT, de renforcer les bonnes pratiques mises en évidence et d›aider à la prise de décision empirique.

L’objectif du présent document est de consolider les technologies et approches documentées dans le cadre des activités menées par ProSol Burkina Faso et ses partenaires. Il les regroupe en un seul document pour en faciliter l’accès et la diffusion. Il permet en outre de diffuser des connaissances inestimables sur les technologies et les approches de GDT, de renforcer les bonnes pratiques mises en évidence et d’aider à la prise de décision empirique.communautés.

This document captures the stories, challenges, and triumphs of farmers in Bungoma, Kakamega, and Siaya counties, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of communities amid changing climates and agricultural landscapes. This blend of local wisdom and innovation highlights the local community’s commitment to embracing sustainable and climate-smart approaches to soil and land management.

This compilation is Western Kenya’s contribution to a worldwide problem; it is a living resource that Bungoma, Siaya, and Kakamega counties can use for years. It provides guidance for implementing successful SLM practices, facilitating informed decision-making, and fostering continuous learning and improvement.

Decisions on investment and policy require answers to key questions about the scalability, economic viability, and long-term effects of biochar use under realistic scenarios. Information on market size is key to drive advancements in delivery models, product formulation, regulatory frameworks, and fiscal incentives for effective and sustainable integration into the agri-food value chains. This ex-ante upscaled assessment aims to provide clarity on the potential scale and impact of biochar use in maize systems of Kenya by leveraging official data on land use, crop yields and fertilizer statistics, findings from research and case studies, all while accounting for varied need of residues, uncertainties and safety margins. A modelling procedure (Figure 1) with sequential operations starting from grain production data over standard conversion to residue quantities, deductions of competing pulls for livestock, resource recovery from pyrolytic processes, and dose-response yield gain was implemented that provides a comprehensive approach to evaluating agricultural efficiency and sustainability. As the benefit of soil health interventions is manifested over multiple years, these steps were looped, and legacy effects carried forth. Input data and conversion factors were furnished or reviewed by selected informants that are experts or practitioners in the field, ensuring robust and representative outcome. This framework and methods can be replicated across other geographic scales and regions. Besides the biophysical potential, the financial viability of biochar use was evaluated against prices of production, grain and fertilizer. The main factors used for conversion and response calculation are summarized in Annex #1. Results presented in this brief can help stakeholders anticipate the likely-hood outcomes and make informed decisions about the adoption and implementation.

Nous remercions l’ensemble des cadres, des chercheurs et des techniciens de terrain qui ont contribué à l’élaboration de ce document. Leur dévouement, leur expertise et leur engagement ont été essentiels pour enrichir nos connaissances et documenter les bonnes pratiques de gestion durable des sols. Les photos réelles de terrain et les données succinctes sur les coûts-bénéfices qu’ils ont partagées ont apporté une dimension concrète et pragmatique à cette compilation.

Ce document constitue une ressource précieuse pour tous ceux qui sont engagés dans la préservation et la valorisation des terres en Tunisie. Sa mise à disposition vise à encourager l’adoption de pratiques durables, contribuant ainsi à un avenir plus prometteur pour notre environnement et nos communautés.

In India, ProSoil is implemented in the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The SLM practices from India in this compilation represent a broad spectrum of activities and interventions the project has undertaken since 2015. These practices are typified by local innovation and resource efficiency. They leverage local materials in a way that benefits soil health and is financially sustainable for farmers. Through its efforts, the project has helped rehabilitate 54,658 hectares of land in the implementation area. We have validated business models for products such as crop residue-based biochar and quality-tested urban organic waste-derived compost. This has cemented the financial viability of the project’s SLM practices, incentivising their self-sustaining proliferation.

While these interventions respond to specific challenges within each local context, there is also potential for applicability and scale in other regions. To explore and operationalise the practices, India and other ProSoil global programme partner countries have already been working consistently to deepen South-South SLM knowledge exchange.

Documented by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, this compilation consists of three SLM practices for rehabilitating dry valleys employed across Ethiopia. Technologies such as ‘Water-spreading Weirs’ and ‘Masonry Check Dams’ and approaches such as ‘Participatory Rehabilitation of Dry Valleys’ represent a response to the needs and conditions of Ethiopia’s degraded landscapes. The practices have been published on the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) global database to enhance adoption.

By documenting and disseminating these SLM technologies, this compilation aims to support the efforts of policymakers, practitioners, and communities working to safeguard Ethiopia’s soil health and agricultural productivity. It is our hope that this resource will contribute to informed decision-making, foster knowledge exchange, and ultimately help build a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector in Ethiopia.

Cette documentation a été réalisée grâce à la collaboration et la disponibilité des différents acteurs de ProSol Madagascar. Nous tenons à reconnaître les contributions inestimables de tous les agriculteurs qui mettent en œuvre des technologies et des approches de gestion durable des terres (GDT) pour la qualité des informations partagées, leur disponibilité pour l’accès aux exploitations, et leur contribution à l’utilisation durable des sols et à la réhabilitation des sols dégradés. Nos remerciements vont également à l’endroit des différents experts des structures partenaires impliquées dans le projet, des compilateurs de pratiques et des personnes qui ont contribué à la rédaction des documents.

Cette compilation et la collecte des données ont été dirigées par le partenaire du consortium WOCAT, l’Alliance de Bioversity International et le Centre International d’Agriculture Tropicale (CIAT). Ces données proviennent des technologies et des approches de réhabilitation des sols mises en œuvre par le Programme global « Protection et réhabilitation des sols pour la sécurité alimentaire » (ProSol). ProSol fait partie de l’initiative spéciale « Transformation des systèmes agroalimentaires » commandée par le Ministère Fédéral Allemand de la Coopération Économique et du Développement (BMZ). Il est cofinancé par l’Union Européenne et la Fondation Bill & Melinda Gates.

Nous remercions tous ceux qui ont contribué à l’élaboration de ce document, en particulier le personnel de la GIZ pour avoir initié ce projet, et à WOCAT et ses collaborateurs pour avoir facilité cette documentation. Nous exhortons les parties prenantes à le lire et à s’en approprier.

Fourteen selected SLM practices under the ISFM+ project were documented by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and published on the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) global database for scaling out. By documenting and disseminating these ISFM technologies, this compilation aims to support the efforts of policymakers, practitioners, and communities working to safeguard Ethiopia’s soil health and agricultural productivity. It is our hope that this resource will contribute to informed decision-making, foster knowledge exchange, and ultimately help build a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector in Ethiopia.