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AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Conservation
- Farming Techniques
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- conservation farming
1, record 1, English, conservation%20farming
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CF 2, record 1, English, CF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- conservation agriculture 3, record 1, English, conservation%20agriculture
correct
- CA 3, record 1, English, CA
correct
- CA 3, record 1, English, CA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A series of agricultural production and agroforestry practices that maintain and improve soil, air and water quality by preventing wind and water erosion, decreasing salinization, increasing organic matter levels, improving soil structure and increasing soil fertility. 4, record 1, English, - conservation%20farming
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The aims of the Conservation Farming Project [are to] promote land use practices that conserve biodiversity and provide sustainable livelyhoods for farmers and rural communities. 5, record 1, English, - conservation%20farming
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conservation agriculture also requires careful planning of crop rotations, new approaches to weed control and pest management, and range of other "precision farming" skills. 3, record 1, English, - conservation%20farming
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The majority of consulted authors use both terms as synonyms except for one source that makes a distinction between the two. According to the Agricultural Coordination Working Group Journal, CA is a whole range of methods and technologies which contribute towards the overall concept of Conservation Agriculture as opposed to CF which is the particular technology used. 6, record 1, English, - conservation%20farming
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conservation des sols
- Techniques agricoles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agriculture de conservation
1, record 1, French, agriculture%20de%20conservation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AC 2, record 1, French, AC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de pratiques agricoles et agroforestières visant la conservation et l'amélioration de la qualité des sols, de l'air et de l'eau par la prévention de l'érosion, par la réduction de la salinisation, par l'accroissement des quantités de matière organique, par l'amélioration de la structure des sols et par l'accroissement de la fertilité du sol. 3, record 1, French, - agriculture%20de%20conservation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'agriculture de conservation exige une planification rigoureuse de la rotation des cultures, de nouvelles stratégies de lutte contre les mauvaises herbes et les ravageurs, ainsi que tout le savoir-faire que requiert une "agriculture de précision". 2, record 1, French, - agriculture%20de%20conservation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-04-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soil Conservation
- Soil Science
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- conservation agriculture
1, record 2, English, conservation%20agriculture
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CA 2, record 2, English, CA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] range of soil management practices that minimise effects on composition, structure and natural biodiversity and reduce erosion and degradation. 3, record 2, English, - conservation%20agriculture
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such practices include direct sowing/no-tillage, reduced tillage/minimum tillage, non- or surface- incorporation of crop residues and establishment of cover crops in both annual and perennial crops. 3, record 2, English, - conservation%20agriculture
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conservation des sols
- Science du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agriculture de conservation
1, record 2, French, agriculture%20de%20conservation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AC 2, record 2, French, AC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Systèmes de culture qui se caractérisent par l'absence de labour, ce qui implique un semis direct d'une culture sur les résidus de la culture précédente. 3, record 2, French, - agriculture%20de%20conservation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'agriculture de conservation vise à préserver et développer le sol et donc la vie qui lui est associée. 4, record 2, French, - agriculture%20de%20conservation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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