{Tool} How to make swales for water retention in dry areas. [Cómo hacer hondonadas para retener agua en zonas secas | Prácticas climáticamente inteligentes en la finca La Junquera.] Creator(s): Alföldi, Thomas and Bosch, Clara. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. (2024)
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Summary in the original language of the document
Clara Bosch explains step-by-step the building of swales, including marking the altitude line and shaping the land with a tractor. At la Junquera, hedges are also planted to promote biodiversity and pollinators. Clara speaks about the risks and maintenance required for swales. This simple yet effective practice is key for managing water sustainably and adapting to climate change.
Summary translation
Clara Bosch explica paso a paso la construcción de los pantanos, incluyendo la marcación de la línea de altitud y el moldeado de la tierra con un tractor. En la Junquera también se plantan setos para fomentar la biodiversidad y los polinizadores. Clara habla de los riesgos y el mantenimiento que requieren los pantanos. Esta práctica sencilla pero eficaz es clave para gestionar el agua de forma sostenible y adaptarse al cambio climático.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Climate-smart practices at La Junquera Farm in Murcia, Spain. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | There is a growing need for climate-smart farming practices, due to the increasing effects of climate change. Especially drought and erosion from heavy rainfall are challenging for agricultural production. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | In this video, Clara Bosch explains the importance of swales in climate-smart farming at La Junquera Farm in Murcia, Spain. Swales help capture and infiltrate rainwater, preventing soil erosion during heavy rainfall. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Video |
| Keywords: | agricultural water management, climate, climate change adaptation, climate smart agriculture, water management, drought resistance, resilience, biodiversity, pollination, soil water balance |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English climate http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1665 English climate change adaptation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1374567058134 English climate smart agriculture -> climate-smart agriculture http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1361789093890 English drought resistance http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2392 English resilience http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1374480530924 English biodiversity http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_33949 English pollination http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6073 English soil water balance http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7206 English agricultural water management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_e0257e3f English carbon sequestration http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_331583 |
| Subjects: | Environmental aspects > Air and water emissions Environmental aspects Crop husbandry > Irrigation and drainage |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon Europe > OrganicClimateNET > selected tools Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Sustainability > Climate European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 101136880 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54463, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54465, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54286, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/46006, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54254 |
| Project ID: | OFK |
| Deposited By: | Rüger, Madelaine Lea |
| ID Code: | 54463 |
| Deposited On: | 06 Jan 2025 09:51 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jan 2025 14:00 |
| Document Language: | English, German/Deutsch, French/Francais, Greek/Ellinika, Italian/Italiano, Portuguese/Portugues, Spanish/Español |
| Status: | Published |
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