In his second book on no-till farming, Chilean farmer Carlos Crovetto has delved into the inner workings of the soil and meticulously explained the relationship between no-till, crop residues, soil nutrition and crop production.
In “No Tillage: The relationship between no tillage, crop residues, plant and soil nutrition,” Crovetto has expanded the breadth and depth of knowledge of the no-till system, and he offers new ideas to those who are ready to move into the next level of conservation tillage systems.
In his first book, “Stubble over the Soil,” Crovetto emphasized the importance of keeping the soil covered and feeding the organisms that promote soil health and crop growth.
“The grain is for the farmer,” Crovetto says in his first book, “and the straw is for the soil.”
Crovetto, in his new book, treats the soil as a living organism and shows how careful feeding and nurturing is necessary to keep the soil alive and healthy. Crop residue management and the avoidance of tillage are two important ways to maintain productive soil. Crovetto explains how to develop a system of farming practices that is in harmony with the soil and nature, including operation of farm equipment and use of agrichemicals.
CTIC is pleased to offer this book in the CTIC online store. Order your copy today for $40 at http://www.conservationinformation.org/index.asp?site=1&action=product&id=7.
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