Buch, Englisch, Band 46, 118 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 187 g
Conservation tillage in agriculture
Buch, Englisch, Band 46, 118 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 187 g
Reihe: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
ISBN: 978-1-80146-280-8
Verlag: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on conservation tillage in agriculture.
The first chapter reviews types of tillage and soil disturbance and how different soil management techniques affect the cropping cycle. The chapter also discusses how soil disturbance can be minimised during key farming operations.
The second chapter describes the principles of Conservation Agriculture (CA), looking primarily at soil management. It also examines the key concepts of no-tillage agriculture, as well as the environmental and economic benefits these techniques offer.
The third chapter discusses the role of conservation tillage in organic farming, reviewing over 20 years of practical, on-farm research. It outlines the main benefits associated with conservation tillage, whilst also considering the challenges that arise with its implementation and how these can be addressed.
The fourth chapter explores the emergence of conservation tillage (CT) as an innovation to address stagnant wheat yields in the Indo-Gangetic Plains of South Asia. The chapter explores the benefits of CT for soil health and crop yields, and highlights current obstacles facing region-wide adoption of CT.
The final chapter reviews the advantages of zero-till maize cultivation, including reduced soil erosion and nutrient losses. It also summarises best management practices to optimise zero-till maize systems.
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Chapter 1 - Conservation tillage in organic farming: Maike Krauss and Paul Mäder, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), Switzerland; Joséphine Peigné, ISARA-Lyon, France; and Julia Cooper, Newcastle University, UK; 1 Introduction2 Main benefits of conservation tillage3 Main challenges of conservation tillage4 Future trends5 Conclusion6 Where to look for further information7 References
Chapter 2 - The role of no or minimum mechanical soil disturbance in Conservation Agriculture systems: Theodor Friedrich, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Italy; 1 Introduction2 Effects of soil tillage and tillage implements on the soil3 Minimizing soil disturbance in farming4 Conclusion5 Where to look for further information6 References
Chapter 3 - Soil management practices and benefits in Conservation Agriculture systems: Michele Pisante, University of Teramo, Italy; Angelica Galieni, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics and Research Centre for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Italy; Gottlieb Basch, University of Évora, Portugal; Theodor Friedrich, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Italy; and Fabio Stagnari, University of Teramo, Italy; 1 Introduction2 The principles of CA3 Environmental benefits and ecosystem services4 Economic benefits5 Future trends6 Conclusion7 Where to look for further information8 References
Chapter 4 - Zero-tillage cultivation of maize: Wade E. Thomason, Bee Khim Chim and Mark S. Reiter, Virginia Tech University, USA; 1 Introduction2 History of zero-tillage maize cultivation3 Advantages of zero-tillage maize production: reduced soil erosion4 Advantages of zero-tillage maize production: reduced nutrient losses5 Advantages of zero-tillage maize production: water infiltration and use, economics and soil organic matter6 Potential disadvantages of zero-tillage maize production7 Success with zero-tillage maize production8 The future of zero-tillage maize production9 Where to look for further information10 References
Chapter 5 - Conservation tillage for sustainable wheat intensification: the example of South Asia: Vijesh Krishna, Georg-August University of Göttingen, Germany; Alwin Keil, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), India; Sreejith Aravindakshan, Wageningen University, The Netherlands; and Mukesh Meena, Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, India; 1 Introduction2 Factors affecting the diffusion of CT wheat in South Asia3 Recent evidence of the agronomic and economic impacts of CT wheat in South Asia4 Constraints to the diffusion of CT practices in wheat in South Asia5 Recent developments in CT wheat6 Concluding remarks7 Where to look for further information8 Acknowledgements9 References
