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CROP RESIDUE REMOVAL [1 record]

Record 1 2023-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Farming Techniques
  • Plant and Crop Production
  • Soils (Agriculture)
  • Environment
CONT

Some crop growers have always removed crop residue for animal feed and bedding. ... Crop residue removal should be done in such a way that it benefits the grower without negatively impacting the health and productivity of the soil as well as the environment. ... One of [the] roles [of crop residues] is protecting the soil from wind and water erosion. Removing crop residue exposes the soil surface to erosive forces increasing the risk of soil erosion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques agricoles
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
  • Sols (Agriculture)
  • Environnement
CONT

Les résidus de culture apportent des quantités non négligeables de matières organiques qui permettent de maintenir plusieurs fonctionnalités importantes du sol. Plusieurs études ont démontré les effets négatifs liés aux retraits des résidus de culture, notamment sur la matière organique du sol (MOS), l'activité biologique, la compaction et la structure des sols ainsi que la disponibilité des éléments nutritifs.

Spanish

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