The Ability of Conservation Agriculture to Conserve Soil Organic Carbon and the Subsequent Impact on Soil Physical, Chemical, and Biological Properties and Yield

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 4

Published: March 18, 2020

Increases in human populations and the emerging challenges of climate change mean that world's agricultural systems will need to produce more food an environment is increasingly variable where quality our natural resource base declining. One central measure system's capacity do this its ability preserve soil organic carbon (SOC), due pivotal role plays maintaining physical, chemical biological properties ultimately yield. This narrative review examines literature published worldwide over last 30 years assess impact one widely applied management system, conservation agriculture (CA), on maintain SOC subsequent impacts properties, While effects CA are variable, with both increases decreases observed, regions climatic conditions favorable for biomass production system does not negatively yield, then can lead higher amounts relative conventionally managed systems, particularly surface profile. Where greater occurs, these also often accompanied by improvements structure, water infiltration storage, plant nutrient availability, microbial diversity, However, used certain environments (e.g. cold, wet poorly drained soils) or has been well adapted local conditions, taking into account specific agronomic, social environmental present, it may be a successful management. Farmers require access range tools resources allow them identify if principles likely appropriate their situation designed, locally successfully overcome economic associated use.

Language: Английский

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Does occasional tillage undo the ecosystem services gained with no-till? A review

Soil and Tillage Research, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 198, P. 104534 - 104534

Published: Jan. 13, 2020

Language: Английский

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Occasional tillage in no-tillage systems: A global meta-analysis

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 745, P. 140887 - 140887

Published: July 17, 2020

Language: Английский

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Postemergence giant ragweed management as affected by soil and cover crop management, soybean planting time, and preemergence herbicide application

Weed Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 25

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

Abstract Early soybean planting and cover crop adoption in the US Midwest prompt investigation into impact of these practices on weed community dynamics best management practices. While previous research has explored different aspects giant ragweed control, specific integration among soil practices, including adoption, timing, herbicide use, not been thoroughly investigated. This study assessed management, time, PRE application control yield Wisconsin Nebraska 2022 2023. The included a factorial arrangement four treatments [conventional tillage, no-till, fall-planted cereal rye early terminated at (planting green)]; two times; (PRE no PRE). Postemergence (POST) herbicides were applied when ∼50% plants within each treatment reached ∼10 cm height. In Nebraska, tillage without had least 67% lower density than no-till POST. densities 60% with compared to PRE. Wisconsin, did reduce POST likely due relatively low biomass accumulation. contrast, delayed reduced for most but lowered green treatments. either or positive effects reducing increasing yield. Overall, this suggests that timing are crucial effective where biotypes long emergence window during spring summer present, while less critical an short spring.

Language: Английский

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Effects of long-term tillage systems on soil physical quality and crop yield in a Brazilian Ferralsol

Soil and Tillage Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 209, P. 104935 - 104935

Published: Jan. 20, 2021

Language: Английский

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Strategic tillage may sustain the benefits of long-term no-till in a Vertisol under Mediterranean climate

Soil and Tillage Research, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 185, P. 17 - 28

Published: Sept. 7, 2018

Language: Английский

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Soil quality assessment to compare tillage systems in Cukurova Plain, Turkey

Soil and Tillage Research, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 208, P. 104892 - 104892

Published: Dec. 6, 2020

Language: Английский

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Optimized tillage improves yield and energy efficiency while reducing carbon footprint in winter wheat-summer maize rotation systems

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 820, P. 153278 - 153278

Published: Jan. 22, 2022

Language: Английский

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Assessing the potential of nature-based solutions for restoring soil ecosystem services in croplands

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 921, P. 170854 - 170854

Published: Feb. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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Improving On-farm Energy Use Efficiency by Optimizing Machinery Operations and Management: A Review

Agricultural Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 18, 2024

Abstract The energy use and emissions from direct fossil fuel combustion on-farms to power farm machinery was critically reviewed. Approximately, 15% of agricultural production costs on-farm are energy-related. A potential solution more sustainable is a shift toward biofuels renewable resources. reduction greenhouse gas through the substitution diesel oil with biodiesel depends on feedstock, inter-esterification process, storage period, ambient conditions. In modern tractors, increased efficiency (or reduced consumption) has been achieved by power/load matching variable transmission. Engine management systems that capable continuously communicating engine transmission make appropriate adjustments based inputs received tractor allow for quick precise responses changing As result, maximum productivity can be obtained operating similarly traditional ‘gear-up throttle-back’ methods proficient operator. future autonomous tractors promising, though not new. Electric-powered near commercialization or already commercially available. Hybrid electric driven present some advantages in terms functionalities. Increased lead consumption hence, concurrent decrease CO 2 emission. Where local electricity supply low-carbon emission factor, this also result significant reductions. Small light-weight robotic equipment potentially perform functions currently undertaken tractor-drawn other heavy high-fuel consumption, provided field capacity compromised. However, size weight limitations inherent current harvesting transport technology mean soil compaction will still problem units. operation medium-scale within precision-controlled traffic farming environment should offer feasible energy-efficient alternatives.

Language: Английский

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