Citation Information

  • Title : Conservation agriculture for sustainable cropping and environmental protection.
  • Source : Agriculture for Development
  • Publisher : Tropical Agriculture Association
  • Issue : 14
  • Pages : 17-20
  • Year : 2011
  • Document Type : Journal Article
  • Language : English
  • Authors:
    • Sims, B. G.
    • Eliis-Jones, J.
  • Climates: Marintime/Oceanic (Cfb, Cfc, Cwb).
  • Cropping Systems: No-till cropping systems. Wheat.
  • Countries: UK.

Summary

This paper describes the experience of one successful no-till farm in the UK. It highlights the improved wheat yields and reduced production costs the farm has achieved over time since implementing no till; describes how it achieves no till planting and weed control; and discusses the benefits to the soil and the other environmental benefits associated with no till.

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