Conservation Agriculture Increases Profits in an Andean Region of South America

Conservation Agriculture Increases Profits in an Andean Region of South America

Core Ideas Erosion is decreasing the potential for food security in the Andean region. Zero tillage would be a viable and economical practice for this region. Adding N fertilizer increased the net economic returns by 22%. These practices could potentially increase the income of 200,000 farmers. The...

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Main Authors: J. A. Delgado, V. H. Barrera Mosquera, L. O. Escudero López, Y. E. Cartagena Ayala, J. R. Alwang, R. C. Stehouwer, J. C. Arévalo Tenelema, Robert D'Adamo, J. M. Domínguez Andrade, F. Valverde, S. P. Alvarado Ochoa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2134/age2018.10.0050

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