Series 'Conservation Agriculture'

Conservation Agriculture is knowledge intensive and represents a paradigm shift in farming. For this reason, the promotion process must be accompanied by a clear communication strategy.

Study by Professor G. Basch et al.

Chapter 15, „Experiences with CA in Europe“ от книгата Conservation Agriculture

Management measures should be oriented towards maintaining and improving soil productivity while capitalizing on soil moisture. Cover crops, together with no-till, offer great potential for achieving this objective.

Crop and cover crop residues have to be managed properly in order to fulfil their functions. Direct seeding without soil cover can be worse than ploughing, as it favours soil compaction, poor plant nutrition and weed proliferation. As residue management in Conservation Agriculture is completely different from in tillage-based systems, farmers planning to adopt the technology must undergo a change in mentality.

Study by Professor G. Basch et al.

When new technologies are extended to farmers, the conditions must be right: if farmers are to adopt innovations, they must want to, they must know how to and they must be able to follow recommendations. If no-till machines or service providers are not available, farmers will not be able to follow the recommendations.

Study by Professor G. Basch et al.

Chapter 15, „Experiences with CA in Europe“ от книгата Conservation Agriculture

Conservation Agriculture. Training guide for extension agents and farmers in Easter Europe and Central Asia) Authors: Sandra Corsi and Hafiz Muminjanov Translated and adapted version in Bulgarian

Conservation Agriculture. Training guide for extension agents and farmers in Easter Europe and Central Asia Authors: Sandra Corsi and Hafiz Muminjanov Translated and adapted version in Bulgarian

Conservation Agriculture. Training guide for extension agents and farmers in Easter Europe and Central Asia Authors: Sandra Corsi and Hafiz Muminjanov Translated and adapted version in Bulgarian