Resources Tagged: Cropping Systems

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  1. Tillage systems for soil and water conservation

    1984-06-01 FAO of the United Nations has as its objective to present the principles and practices of tillage systems for sustained food production and to create an awareness of the need to conserve the world's soil, water and energy resources for future generations.
    Tillage Cropping Systems Conservation Tillage Water Conservation Soil Conservation

  2. Cropping Systems for Maximizing Production Under Semi-Arid Conditions

    1977-01-01 32 pages. Presentation on field food crops in Africa and Near East.
    Agriculture-Semi-a... Cropping Systems

  3. Intensification of Potatoes in Rice-Based Cropping Systems: A Rapid Rural Appraisal in West Bengal Social Science Depart

    The research reported in this working paper is part of a larger project that aims to assess the scope for and enhance the possibilities of the sustainable intensification of potato production in cereal-based cropping systems in the subtropical lowlands of Asia. Working paper, no. 1999-1
    Roots and Tubers Bengal Research India Rural Development Rural Investment On-Farm Research Potatoes Cropping Systems

  4. Diversifying cropping systems

    2004-02-01 This bulletin will provide you with a jumping-off point to diversify your farm, from choosing the right new crops to managing them successfully. Sustainable Agriculture Network 20 pages, illustrated, photos
    Sustainable Agricu... Cropping Systems

  5. Multiple cropping

    1983-01-01 Proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. 378 pages, illustrated
    Cropping Systems

  6. Soil Conservation in Andean Cropping Systems: Oil Erosion and Crop Productivity in Traditional and Forage-Legume Based Cassava Cropping Systems in the South Colombian Andes

    1995-01-01 Sound crop and soil management such as the use of fertilizers and lime, pest and disease control, optimum planting densities and patterns, selection of appropriate crop varieties among others are fundamental to diminish soil erosion and achieve greate ryields. From the study it may be concluded...
    Hill farming Cropping Systems Cassava Colombia Soil Erosion

  7. Symposium on Potential productivity of field crops under different environments

    This symposium offered a unique opportunity for crop physiologist working on different crops to meet and discuss their problems.
    Field Crops Crops & Climate Cropping Systems Crop Yields Soil Productivity

  8. Tapado slash/mulch: how farmers use it and what researchers know about it

    This book unites campesinos, professors, investigators, administrators, and other persons interested in slash/mulch systems, to discuss the improvement of these systems and possible modifications that might be incorporated in the systems.
    Cropping Systems Beans Mulching

  9. Erosion in Andean hillside farming: characterization and reduction of soil erosion by water in small scale cassava cropping systems in the southern central cordillera of Colombia

    The research reported here aimed to collect basic information on the characteristics of erosion processes in a defined area of the Andean zone of Colombia.
    Colombia Cropping Systems Cassava Soil Erosion

  10. Taro: Production Principles and Practices

    1995-01-01 This book brings under one cover an in-depth analysis of all aspects of the production cycle. The overall objective is to develop a technological framework for sustained and improved productivity. To improve productivity, hower, significant improvements must come from improved soil, water, and...
    Cropping Systems Taro