Hillside ditches
Hillside ditches are small channels built along a slope to manage rainwater and prevent soil erosion. These practices are essential for sustainable agriculture on sloping land, as they improve water management and soil conservation.
Hillside ditches are small channels built along a slope to manage rainwater and prevent soil erosion. These practices are essential for sustainable agriculture on sloping land, as they improve water management and soil conservation.
Water use efficiency
Main theme:
Andean
Region:
1400 - 1600
Precipitation (mm):
Low
Application difficulty:
2, 6, 13 and 16
SDGs impacted:
Gravity
Energy used:
50 - 70
Efficiency (%):
Rural
Sector:
Reduces soil erosion and sediment drag, improves water quality
Expected environmental impact:
$300 - $1,000
Estimated value: