Evaluation of tillage systems, cover crops and rotations in the maize-bean production system in Alumbre-Ecuador

Abstract

The purpose of this poster is to describe research results for the SANREM project in Alumbre, Ecuador. Various conservation agriculture practices have been evaluated following more than four years of CA trials in the area. Parameters such as yield, soil physical and chemical properties, and overall economic benefits are presented.

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Keywords

Conservation agriculture, Conservation tillage, Fertilization, Cover cropping, Field Scale

Citation

Presented at the SANREM Annual Meeting, Alexandria, VA, 19-21 May 2014