People Digging Trenches to Capture Water for Crops, Tanzania
People from Chamwino village dig trenches to combat soil erosion. Footage taken in June 2019.
- Image ID 56308231
- Production Year 2019
- Length 00:00:42
- Production Company JustDiggit Foundation
- Resolution
- FormatMP4
Synopsis
Fanya Chini, or "throw it downwards" in Kiswahili, involves trenches and ridges facing downslope to protect soil from erosion. Fanya Juu, translating to "throw it upwards", is similar but includes terrace bunds and ditches to keep rainwater on the farm, enhancing water availability for crops. This method promotes land regreening.
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JustDiggit Foundation