{"product_id":"instant-insights-zero-no-till-cultivation-paperback-1","title":"Instant Insights: Zero\/No-Till Cultivation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlison Hamm\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaniel K. Manter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTheodor Friedrich\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the implementation of zero\/no-till cultivation practices across agriculture and the consequent effects on soil health, productivity and other soil functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book features four peer-reviewed reviews on zero\/no-till cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first chapter assesses the effect of no-till (NT) practices on soil health. The chapter explores the wide range of research on the effects of NT on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, as well as continuing challenges to address in NT research and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second chapter reviews the role of no or minimum soil disturbance in Conservation Agriculture (CA) systems, focussing on the effects of soil tillage and tillage implements on the soil. The chapter also explores how soil disturbance can by minimised during farming activities such as land preparation, seeding, planting, pest, disease and weed management, and harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third chapter provides a useful overview of the core principles of CA before moving onto examining the concepts of no-tillage agriculture, cover crops and crop residue management. The chapter also discusses the environmental benefits and ecosystem services linked to CA as well as economic benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final chapter considers the use of NT and the importance of a fully-integrated cropping and residue management system to maintain soil health and productivity. The chapter also reviews how NT can be used to reduce erosion risk, as well as its role in optimising soil functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Instant Insight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An Instant Insight gives you immediate access to key research on a topic, allowing you to get right to the heart of a subject in an instant and empowering you to contribute to sustainable agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 18, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47382211723513,"sku":"9781801466639","price":76.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/qkkP1-gok39781801466639_a718592a-421e-493e-9693-1f05f8bfcb18.webp?v=1770096971","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/instant-insights-zero-no-till-cultivation-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}