{Tool} Crop rotations on diversified farms. Creator(s): Mohler, Charles L.. Issuing Organisation(s): Southern Regional Extension Forestry. (2013)
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Document available online at: http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/crop-rotations-on-diversified-farms
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The webinar offers an overview of how crop rotation can be used as a multi-functional management technique to address pests and weeds in diversified systems. Emphasis is placed on considerations for weed, pest, and nutrient management, based on examples and input for farmers. It shows, among other topics, how to use excel worksheets to plan and map crop rotations. It can be accessed any time and offers a certificate of participation. The webinar is targeted both to newcomers and experienced organic farmers. Webinar contents are based on experiences made in the Northeastern part of the United States but the concepts can be applied on other countries.
EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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Teaser: | Plan crop rotations on worksheets and transfer them on fields |
What problem does the tool address?: | Planning an appropriate crop rotation is a key point for organic farming. |
What solution does the tool offer?: | Overview on crop rotation planning. Practical hints are presented with how-to’s examples. |
Country: | United States of America |
Type of Practice Tool: | Online courses |
Theme: | Soil quality and fertility |
Keywords: | arable farming, crop rotation, disease control, pest control, weed management |
Keywords: | arable farming, crop rotation, plant disease control, pest control, weed management, soil quality |
Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English arable farming http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36528 English crop rotation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6662 English pest control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5726 English plant disease control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5960 English weed control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8345 English soil fertility http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7170 English soil quality UNSPECIFIED |
Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions Soil Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection Crop husbandry > Weed management |
Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net Arable > Selected tools European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net Arable USA > Other organizations USA European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge |
Related Links: | http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Books/Crop-Rotation-on-Organic-Farms, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/32526 |
Project ID: | ofk |
Deposited By: | Krabsen, Janne |
ID Code: | 32526 |
Deposited On: | 18 Apr 2018 14:48 |
Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 10:32 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Published |
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