Conservation agriculture as a sustainable system for soil health: A review
B Cárceles Rodríguez, VH Durán-Zuazo… - Soil Systems, 2022 - mdpi.com
Soil health is a term used to describe the general state or quality of soil, and in an
agroecosystem, soil health can be defined as the ability of the soil to respond to agricultural …
agroecosystem, soil health can be defined as the ability of the soil to respond to agricultural …
The ability of conservation agriculture to conserve soil organic carbon and the subsequent impact on soil physical, chemical, and biological properties and yield
Increases in human populations and the emerging challenges of climate change mean that
the world's agricultural systems will need to produce more food in an environment that is …
the world's agricultural systems will need to produce more food in an environment that is …
Beyond conservation agriculture
Global support for Conservation Agriculture (CA) as a pathway to Sustainable Intensification
is strong. CA revolves around three principles: no-till (or minimal soil disturbance), soil …
is strong. CA revolves around three principles: no-till (or minimal soil disturbance), soil …
Crop residue management and soil health: A systems analysis
Due to the scarcity of alternative organic amendments, the retention of crop residue in fields
can be considered key in promoting physical, chemical, and biological attributes of soil …
can be considered key in promoting physical, chemical, and biological attributes of soil …
Does conservation agriculture deliver climate change mitigation through soil carbon sequestration in tropical agro-ecosystems?
DS Powlson, CM Stirling, C Thierfelder… - Agriculture, ecosystems …, 2016 - Elsevier
Conservation agriculture (CA), comprising minimum soil disturbance, retention of crop
residues and crop diversification, is widely promoted for reducing soil degradation and …
residues and crop diversification, is widely promoted for reducing soil degradation and …
A fourth principle is required to define conservation agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: the appropriate use of fertilizer to enhance crop productivity
B Vanlauwe, J Wendt, KE Giller, M Corbeels… - Field Crops …, 2014 - Elsevier
Intensification of agricultural systems in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is considered a pre-
condition for alleviation of rural poverty. Conservation Agriculture (CA) has been promoted …
condition for alleviation of rural poverty. Conservation Agriculture (CA) has been promoted …
Maize–grain legume intercropping is an attractive option for ecological intensification that reduces climatic risk for smallholder farmers in central Mozambique
Many farmers in central Mozambique intercrop maize with grain legumes as a means to
improve food security and income. The objective of this study was to understand the farming …
improve food security and income. The objective of this study was to understand the farming …
The farm-level economics of conservation agriculture for resource-poor farmers
The farm-level economics of conservation agriculture (zero tillage, mulching and crop
rotation) are described, reviewed and modelled. The economics are defined broadly to …
rotation) are described, reviewed and modelled. The economics are defined broadly to …
Agriculture 4.0: Is sub-saharan africa ready?
A fourth agricultural revolution, termed agriculture 4.0, is gradually gaining ground around
the globe. It encompasses the application of smart technologies such as artificial …
the globe. It encompasses the application of smart technologies such as artificial …
The impact of conservation agriculture on smallholder agricultural yields: A scoping review of the evidence
SM Brouder, H Gomez-Macpherson - Agriculture, ecosystems & …, 2014 - Elsevier
Widespread implementation of conservation agriculture (CA) in North and South America
and Australia suggests significant farmer profitability achieved through some combination of …
and Australia suggests significant farmer profitability achieved through some combination of …