Indigenous soil knowledge

Handayani IP, Prawito P (2009) Indigenous soil knowledge for sustainable agriculture. A review. In Lichtouse E (ed) Sustainable agriculture reviews, vol 3. Springer, pp 303-318. In press. This volume... 

Keywords Fanning system Indigenous soil knowledge Scientific soil knowledge Soil characteristics Soil degradation Soil restoration Sustainable agriculture Traditional soil knowledge... 

Indigenous soil knowledge can be a source of new insights to soil management and potential design for land conservation, rehabilitation, and sustainable... 

Importance of Indigenous Soil Knowledge in Developing Sustainable Agriculture... 

The above-mentioned facts show that indigenous soil knowledge provides the basis for sustainable agriculture however, there are some obstacles to using it. Akullo et al. (2007) describe these obstacles as follows ... 

Modem agriculture training has often biased people s attitudes toward using indigenous soil knowledge. 

Some farmers feel that it is time-consuming to involve indigenous soil knowledge into farming activities. 

In conclusion, with respect to cultural diversity and sustainability of the agroecosystems, indigenous soil knowledge can be used as a complement to scientific knowledge. Both are fundamental to establishing strategies and practices to maintain sustainable agriculture, as well as for cultural survival and a healthy ecosystem. In addition, better biodiversity usually occurs on or adjacent to traditional ecosystems as compared to nontraditional ecosystems, and it will only be protected if the... 

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