Benefits of Crop Rotation for Sustainable Agriculture in Dryland Farming

Download or read book Benefits of Crop Rotation for Sustainable Agriculture in Dryland Farming written by Robert Paul Zentner and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the early 1900s, more than 68 long-term crop rotation studies have been conducted, with 20 of these studies still continuing. This publication, which focuses on the period since the 1950s, summarizes the effects of rotation length, crop sequence, substitute crops for summer fallow, and fertilization using nitrogen and phosphorus on crop production and quality, pests, soil moisture, nitrogen and phosphorus uptake, soil quality, profitability, and energy efficiency. Highlights from these studies are discussed under each topic. Recommendations are given on how to run an efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible farming operating on the Canadian prairies.