Posts Tagged ‘crop rotation’
The impact of crop rotation and cover crops on soil microbial dynamics in the Eastern Free State
Traditionally, agriculture has focussed on maximising crop yield and profitability, often overlooking the long-term effects of management practices on soil health resources. However, challenges such as climate change, water scarcity,…
Read MoreThe development of region-specific crop rotation programmes for the Eastern Free State (Part 1)
The advantages of crop rotation have been known for centuries and are utilised by producers to enhance soil fertility and control diseases, pests, and weeds through the inclusion of specific…
Read MoreRoots of sustainability: A comparison of long term crop soil health studies
“The soil microbiology is the workhorse of the soil.” Prof Bob Larkin. During the 31st annual Soilborne Plant Disease Symposium hosted in Stellenbosch in 2023, Prof Robert (Bob) Larkin from…
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