Greener.Land was developed by Nature²Squared, Justdiggit and SamSamWater to give farmers, NGOs and land managers practical, field-tested guidance on landscape restoration. Every technique in our database has been applied in real projects across Africa, Asia and beyond. Each technique page includes the conditions under which it works best, step-by-step implementation guidance, and examples from the field.
Sustainable Farming Techniques
SUSTAINABLE FARMING TECHNIQUES
Sustainable farming techniques help farmers, land managers and restoration practitioners recover degraded land and keep healthy land productive for generations to come. Unlike conventional approaches that deplete soil and water over time, sustainable farming works with natural processes, rebuilding what has been lost and preventing further decline. Greener.Land brings together 45+ proven landscape restoration interventions from around the world. Use our free interactive tool to find the right technique for your landscape, climate, and community.
Why sustainable farming techniques matter
Conventional agriculture has put enormous pressure on the world’s land. Today, 40% of the planet’s land surface is degraded and without action, this could rise to 90% by 2050. Over 3.2 billion people already feel the consequences: reduced crop yields, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and increased vulnerability to drought and flooding.
Sustainable farming techniques offer a way out. By working with natural processes instead of against them, these methods restore soil structure, retain water, rebuild vegetation cover, and support the communities that depend on the land. Every hectare restored contributes directly to global food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity recovery.
How to choose the right sustainable farming technique
Not every technique works in every landscape. The most effective approach depends on a combination of factors: the type of land you are working with, the type of degradation present, your climate zone, and the resources available to you. The Greener.Land tool filters all 45+ sustainable farming techniques by these criteria so you get a matched shortlist for your specific situation, no guesswork required.
