Conservation Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture refers to a farming approach that aims to maintain and improve the health of the soil, minimize disturbance to the land, and reduce the use of external inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides. It involves practices such as minimal tillage, crop rotation, cover cropping, and the use of organic matter to enhance soil fertility and structure. Conservation Agriculture aims to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices while increasing crop yields and resilience to climate change.
External Links
- [ConservationAgriculture.org] Conservation Farming Unit (CFU) | Conservation Farming Climate Smart Agriculture
- [ConservationAgriculture.us]
- [SoilHealth.org] Conservation Agriculture Knowledge Resources
- [conservationag.wordpress.com] International Conservation Agriculture
- [baseireland.ie] BASE Farming Conservation Agriculture