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CRC Press Conservation Tillage Systems and Water Productivity

Name: CRC Press Conservation Tillage Systems and Water Productivity
Brand: CRC Press
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This academic work explores the complex relationship between conservation tillage systems and water productivity, specifically focusing on the implications for smallholder farmers in semi-arid regions of Ethiopia. Based on research from the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education in Delft, The Netherlands, the text examines why direct applications of standard tillage systems often fail resource-poor farmers in these specific climates. Readers will learn about the local adaptations required to manage challenges such as limited rainfall and the high costs of herbicides and implements. The book provides a deep look at how traditional tillage systems interact with modern conservation methods. It also addresses the unique cultivation needs of tef, a crop that cannot be planted in rows, which presents a specific hurdle for standard conservation practices. This book serves as a vital resource for understanding how land degradation and declining water productivity can be addressed through locally-adapted agricultural strategies.

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Examines the impact of conservation tillage on water productivity and land degradation in semi-arid Ethiopia.

Analyzes the specific challenges faced by resource-poor smallholder farmers, including rainfall scarcity and implement costs.

Provides detailed insights into the unique cultivation requirements of tef and its impact on tillage methods.

Discusses the development of locally-adapted conservation tillage systems to replace non-viable direct applications.

Offers a comprehensive look at the transition from traditional tillage systems to modern conservation approaches.

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Brand: CRC Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 113846872X
Category: Books > Subjects > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > DIY & Home Improvements > Energy Efficiency
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 06 November 2017
Listed Since: 26 July 2017

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