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Record 1 2018-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cropping Systems
CONT

Cover cropping was extensively used around the country in the first half of the 20th century. With the development of selective pre- and post-emergent herbicides, many farmers transitioned away from growing cover crops in the 1950s. In recent years the increased focus on soil quality and reducing chemical inputs has led to a renewed interest in the potential benefits of including cover crops in an agricultural production system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes de culture
CONT

Par culture de couverture, on entend ordinairement toute culture, généralement de céréales, semée au milieu de l'été sur jachère, en vue d'empêcher l'érosion et, si la pousse est abondante, pour le pâturage d'automne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de cultivo
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Record 2 2008-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
  • Plant and Crop Production
DEF

A crop sown with another crop on the same land, often to increase returns from the first crop, e.g. by attracting predators of pests of the primary crop.

OBS

companion crop: term used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
DEF

Culture assurant la protection d'une autre culture plus lente à se développer.

OBS

[Par exemple, une] céréale protégeant un semis de cultures fourragères.

OBS

culture-abri; plante de couverture : termes en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cuidado de los cultivos (Agricultura)
  • Producción vegetal
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