Suka Kollus
They are a pre-Hispanic agricultural system developed by the Tiwanaku culture in the Andean region. This system consists of creating elevated cultivation platforms interspersed with water channels. The channels, known as suka uma (water furrow), surround the platforms and help drain excess water and moderate the temperature, protecting the crops from frost.
They are a pre-Hispanic agricultural system developed by the Tiwanaku culture in the Andean region. This system consists of creating elevated cultivation platforms interspersed with water channels. The channels, known as suka uma (water furrow), surround the platforms and help drain excess water and moderate the temperature, protecting the crops from frost.
Estimated value:
Water conservation, reduces erosion
Expected environmental impact:
Rural
Sector:
Efficiency (%):
N.A
Energy used:
200 - 600
Precipitation (mm):
2, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 15
SDGs impacted:
Water use efficiency
Main theme:
200 - 600
Precipitation:
Andean
Region:
Application difficulty:
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