Tigray-Ethiopia - IMAWESA

TIGRAY Region In-Field Training & Mentoring Learning Workshop, June 2013In conclusion Joe told reminded the participants that awareness raised using the varioustools will be of no use if not followed up with some concrete action plans to address theproblems.7.2 Tool for Introducing Sustainable Agriculture PracticesOliver followed this with a demonstration on a range of tools that can be used to stimulatediscussion when introducing Sustainable Agriculture concepts with farmers.7.2.1 The rainfall simulator and soil profilesOliver used three trays representing three fields with different land management practices toshow the effect of tillage practices on soil and water loss. Of the three fields, the first onewas cultivated but bare; the second one was mulched while the third had ridges or terraces.On each field were two glasses, the bigger one to collect run off while the smaller one was tocollect water which infiltrates into the soil.40 | P a g e