CONSIDERATIONS ON EROSION CONTROL

• If the terrain is steep or exposed and the soils are liable to erosion, physical anti-erosion structures (bunds, terraces, grass strips, wind breaks etc) must be put in place.
  
  
• The land use system should be designed to strengthen soil structure and avoid leaving the surface exposed to wind and rain at times of highest risk.
  
  
• If the farmers' fields are in a block, co-operative action may be needed for construction and maintenance of storm drains, wind breaks etc.
  
  
• If any of these anti-erosion measures are not feasible, the area is unsuitable for intensive smallholder horticultural production and should not be chosen.

Related Information: Considerations on cultivation methods ; irrigation; flood control; soil fertility; pests and diseases