Essays about: "sole cropping"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words sole cropping.

  1. 1. Assessing water balance and yields in Malawian cropping systems : maize soybean and maize Gliricidia systems resilience against climate change

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Danila Valeriano; [2024]
    Keywords : crop modelling; APSIM; Malawi; maize; soybean; Gliricidia; agroforestry; legume intercropping; climate predictions; climate adaptation; SDSM;

    Abstract : In Malawi, maize monocultures are increasingly susceptible to extreme weather patterns, causing considerable yield reduction and heightened food insecurity for smallholder farmers dependent on rainfed subsistence agriculture. Diversifying cropping systems is crucial for ensuring yield resilience. READ MORE

  3. 2. Intercropping oats with annual clovers : effects on yields and aspects of biodiversity

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Anna Douhan Sundahl; [2021]
    Keywords : intercropping; cover cropping; pollinators; natural predators; weeds; clover; oats;

    Abstract : The use of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides has contributed to greatly increase the crop yields per hectare. Humanity has become reliant on artificial inputs overshadowing usage of resources from ecosystem services that we continue to weaken further, by using agricultural practises decreasing landscape and species diversity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Impact of agroforestry on soil loss mitigation in the sloping land of Northwest Vietnam

    University essay from

    Author : Hanna Thelberg; Birgitta Sjödell; [2020]
    Keywords : Conservation agriculture; Erosion; Grass barriers; Upland cropping; Vietnam;

    Abstract : Soil erosion is one of the major threats to soil functions in many parts of the world. To- day’s challenge is to adapt agriculture practices in order to reduce soil erosion and at the same time consider local conditions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Weed Seed Bank Assessment in Organic Crop Rotations : Comparing the weed suppression effect from intercropping field pea and spring barley, with sole cropping and black fallow

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Harald Helgesson; [2019]
    Keywords : weed management; crop competitive ability; black fallow; organic crop production; Pisum sativum; Hordeum vulgare; Avena sativa;

    Abstract : In the urge to mitigate the negative impact of weeds, like reduced yields, both agricultural and horticultural production have heavily relied on herbicides for weed control. This has led to vast environmental problems like human health risks and negative impact on biodiversity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investigating germplasm collection and development potential of organic cowpea in Portugal

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Dylan Wallman; [2017]
    Keywords : blackeyed peas; climate change; cowpea; feijão-frade; intercropping; legumes; organic agriculture; organic plant breeding; sesquipedalis; sole cropping; sustainability; Vigna unguiculata;

    Abstract : Initial trials were conducted in Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal together with a literature review with the aim to investigate the development potential of an organic plant breeding and seed company’s (Sementes Vivas) cowpea germplasm collection in relation to organic agriculture, sustainable development, and plant breeding. This work discusses different development directions such as intercropping, sole cropping and home gardens as well as organic plant breeding of the cowpea crop. READ MORE