Soil: The Solution.
Sylvie Thibaudeau - Cover crops - Some suggestions for integrating them into the rotation
Characteristics and adaptation of perennial grass and legume species used as forage plants in Quebec
The practice of crop rotation dates back to antiquity (Bullock 1992, Karlen et al. 1994). Crop rotations have been used over the centuries, both to preserve soil fertility and to spread the burden of agricultural work throughout the year. The inclusion of legumes in the rotation was essential, alternating with cereal crops in particular. However, the concept of nitrogen input from legumes, nor the concept of soil and plant health, was not well known at the time. In the Middle Ages, fallow periods were also applied. The...
This document is a research brief: of the 23 cover crop species tested for use in vineyards, legumes were generally the best for adding carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) to the soil.
Website : Agrobonsens means cultivating your fields using techniques that replace or reduce the use of pesticides. Here you'll find the techniques used on Quebec farms and everything you need to know to adopt them.
Video presentations on grazing systems, cropping systems, Indigenous Agriculture and economics in Alberta.
7 technical sheets. This document is a reminder tool to help you remember certain important steps for planting cover crops as an intercrop or catch crop.
Watch the presentations given during this training session, which was aimed at producers wanting to learn more about agro-environmental practices that can improve the...
Webinar: January 10, 2024
Integrating fall cereals into the crop rotation can be an interesting asset for Quebec companies, particularly when it comes to diversifying alternating corn-soybean systems....
A decision-support tool for harvesting by predicting the nutritional value of forages (Fiber NDF and Relative Feed Value).
Depending on the type of plant you choose, you'll see both short- and long-term benefits.
Watch the presentations given during this training session, which was aimed at producers wanting to learn more about agro-environmental practices that reduce herbicide use.
Conservation farming practices. Guide to cover crops, their different characteristics, and practical tips for successful direct seeding.
This document is a research brief: one way of controlling fungal diseases and parasitic nematodes is the use of cover crops. Some species of cover crops, particularly in the Brassicaceae family, produce chemicals that suppress the growth of bacteria, fungi, nematodes, weeds, and insect pests.
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