The Vetiver System

Vetiver grass is a unique plant used for slopes, erosion control, contaminated land & water, disaster mitigation, & agriculture. Helping

[Wayne Chen @wcchen]

The #Caribbean is bracing itself for an intense hurricane season. A fragrant plant could help limit damage from extreme weather. Vetiver in #TrinidadandTobago Khus-khus grass in #Jamaica. https://t.co/dCojbR9fsB

[Binod Neupane @Neupane1Binod]

While some may think vetiver grass looks like any other wild grass at a first glance, studies have shown that vetiver is a cost-effective and eco-friendly slope stabilisation mechanism which can help mitigate soil erosion, flooding and landslides. https://t.co/yWclSqyWYw

[To Build A Village (in Haiti) 🌴🌿 @tobuildavillage]

Another nature-based solution for harvesting water in Haiti (and increasing the waterholding-capacity of soils) is vetiver grass, with its beautiful long roots! Free mulching every month and extra income from the fish raised in the water! #reimagineagricultureinhaiti ...💦

[U.S. Embassy Suva @USEmbassySuva]

🇺🇸🌱🇫🇯 Our Embassy Youth Council teamed up with @wwfpacific youth volunteers to plant vetiver grass along the Rewa delta to commemorate World Environment Day. The team were delighted to be joined by students from our English Access Microscholarship Program!

[Eaden Shantay @EadenShantay]

The Temple Rancho at Loma Sagrada, Garza, Costa Rica. Surrounded by 30 plus species of tropical fruit trees. Vetiver grass used to stabilize the slope with roots that go down 30 feet.

#sustainable #organic #permaculture #puravida

[EL HADJ @elhadjham]

@tayebwa_cohen @MAAIF_Uganda @NAP_Africa @Jesseshokz @jason_kanani @FieldAgronomist @AbdulazizMomba @AgInfluencersRw @AGRA_Africa @KugonzaJane In #TOGO, we carried out a study on the use of #vetiver in the protection of basins with high erosion intensity. The results were really positive in three areas: the Savanes region, the Plateaux region (similar to the image you sent) and the Maritime region near the sea.

[EL HADJ @elhadjham]

@tayebwa_cohen @MAAIF_Uganda @NAP_Africa @Jesseshokz @jason_kanani @FieldAgronomist @AbdulazizMomba @AgInfluencersRw @AGRA_Africa @KugonzaJane In addition to its use to protect areas of high erosion, vetiver is used in TOGO to fight termites, protect young fruit trees and in pharmacopoeia (women with vaginal problems, the #roots are very effective), not to mention perfumery.

[B Burnworth @bburnworth]

Vetiver ready for planting 😁 Know as the miracle grass. We use it for erosion control, (grows fast even in poor soil), slope stability (roots go 15’ + deep) and mulch (grows fast but does not breakdown fast). Only spreads beyond a clump by splitting existing plants.

[Binod Neupane @Neupane1Binod]

Harnessing the Power of Vetiver Grass for Sustainable Land Development :-
-Slowing and Spreading Runoff Water
-Reducing Soil Erosion
-Conserving Soil Moisture
-Trapping Sediment and Chemicals

[Binod Neupane @Neupane1Binod]

A seemingly random grass, vetiver could actually be a nature-based power tool against climate change: an elaborate system for mitigating erosion, sequestering carbon dioxide, cleansing overfertilized soils, and improving their natural fertility.
https://t.co/M5Vf4AVLHx

[Charity DAO @CharityDao_]

Discover the power of Vetiver, an affordable and eco-friendly solution for stabilizing slopes.

🌿 It's your ally against soil erosion, flooding, and landslides. Let's embrace sustainable practices for a resilient environment! #VetiverSolutions

https://t.co/JF1nJyjyPK.

[Paul Sturm @RidgeToReefs]

At the erosion-stabilization site in Palau we used #bamboo, beetle #palms, #vetiver grass & other locally available & easily sourced materials. This contributes to circularity & independence from imports. #Compost amendments kick-started growth of #erosion controlling plants.

[Jason Lagat @jasonlagat]

Vetiver Grass has helped combat the severe soil erosion experienced in Elgeyo Marakwet along the escarpment and the region because of its deep root system that holds the soil firm together and can withstand flooding as it slows the surface runoff water.
https://t.co/0d3pmnmDAR

[MIT Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab @jwafs_mit]

Amidst climate hazards, small subsistence farmers in Malawi are embracing innovation to combat hunger. They sow pigeon peas for soil shading, plant vetiver grass to fend off floods & revive forgotten crops and natural fertilizers. Learn more: https://t.co/1t39IIHt3i

[Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario @MIDAPma]

#PanamáOeste | Para el control fitosanitario apegado a las Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas, nuestros técnicos de la Agencia de La Chorrera, visitaron al productor Javier Ríos Troya, con 40 has de Piña MD2, divididas en parcelas con micro aspersión, control de erosión con vetiver.

[Antigua Observer by NewsCo Ltd @ByNewsCo]

A first in Barbuda – using vetiver grass to stabilize s section of the sandbar in Low Bay, which encloses the Codrington lagoon.

https://t.co/PgelcN0Z7Q

[Krishi Jagran Official @kjkrishimedia]

KICKSTARTS TODAY - 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON VETIVER: The ICV7 kickstarted today in Chiang Mai, one of the largest cities in Northern Thailand. The 4-day event will have distinguished dignitaries attending the event, dedicated to ‘Vetiver for Soil and Water Conservation.’ Krishi Jagran's Founder MC Dominic along with Managing Director Shiny Dominic are also present there. Here’re some of the pics coming straight from ground zero.

#VetiverConference #SustainableAgriculture #ChiangMai2023

[Krishi Jagran Official @kjkrishimedia]

DR PAUL TRUONG ON VETIVER: When one of the most eminent names, Dr Paul Truong of The Vetiver Network International (TVNI) talks about vetiver, people do take note of his every word! After ICV7 got over, attendees got the opportunity to get close to vetiver right in the fields at one of the places in Chiang Mai province in Thailand. Here’re some pics where we could see Dr Truong sharing his words on vetiver

@dominickrishi @mamtajain69

#VetiverNetwork #AgricultureWorld #sustainableagriculture

[Vetiver Nepal @VetiverNepal]

#Vetiver that we planted just 10 days ago in 'Fast Track' Highway Project has begun to see green emerging. Sustainable & low-cost bioengineering like this is what #Nepal desperately needs at a fraction of the cost of civil engineering, saving billions of rupees !! @NDRRMA_Nepal