Local innovation as an alternative to reduce drought impact
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Abstract
faces against climatic change is the recurrent drought;
therefore, forecasting and preparation to this phenomenon
are key elements to reduce its impact. In Cuba, several
provinces are affected by this situation. Taking into account
the high impact of this phenomenon on agriculture, some
actions are required to produce foods, even under drought
conditions. With the aim of providing experience on this
concern, the present work was developed with farmers from
La Palma, Pinar del Río, and Urbano Noris, Holguín, two
localities that are strongly affected by drought and salinity in
our country. Different alternatives have been experimented
by farmers and researchers in both communities, starting from
single systems of rain capture up to diversity introduced in
distinct crops and new tolerant varieties to local conditions.
The application of biofertilizers, such as mycorrhiza and
compost tea, has been an alternative to improve soil and let
plants grow healthier and more vigorous. Results from farmer
experimentation have proved the feasibility of using local
alternatives, either independently or forming a group, to
diminish drought impact on both locations.
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