Managing Soil Health for Maximising Crop Productivity - 9789385516788

Managing Soil Health for Maximising Crop ProductivityAuthor(s): Duncan Sones\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: New India Publishing Agency, India\nImprint: New India Publishing Agency\nISBN-13: 9789385516788, 978-9385516788\nSynopsis\nSoil serves as the natural environment for plant growth, and it is difficult to envision soilless agriculture as a cost-effective alternative for meeting the majority of the worlds food and fiber needs in the foreseeable future. Therefore, it is imperative that soil remains healthy for agricultural purposes. This book, Managing Soil Health for Maximizing Crop Productivity, comprises 10 chapters and includes a bibliography. It provides a comprehensive overview of the role of cover crops, mulching, and conservation tillage in reducing soil erosion. This resource will serve as a valuable reference and guide for educators, students, policymakers, environmentalists, and farmers alike.