Regenerative agriculture—A literature review on the practices and mechanisms used to improve soil health

R Khangura, D Ferris, C Wagg, J Bowyer - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Conventional farming practices can lead to soil degradation and a decline in productivity.
Regenerative agriculture (RA) is purported by advocates as a solution to these issues that …

Conservation agriculture as a sustainable system for soil health: A review

B Cárceles Rodríguez, VH Durán-Zuazo… - Soil Systems, 2022 - mdpi.com
Soil health is a term used to describe the general state or quality of soil, and in an
agroecosystem, soil health can be defined as the ability of the soil to respond to agricultural …

Do cover crops benefit soil microbiome? A meta-analysis of current research

N Kim, MC Zabaloy, K Guan, MB Villamil - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2020 - Elsevier
Cover crop** is a promising sustainable agricultural method with the potential to enhance
soil health and mitigate consequences of soil degradation. Because cover crop** can …

Recent cover crop adoption is associated with small maize and soybean yield losses in the United States

JM Deines, K Guan, B Lopez, Q Zhou… - Global change …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Cover crops are gaining traction in many agricultural regions, partly driven by increased
public subsidies and by private markets for ecosystem services. These payments are …

Conservation agriculture and soil organic carbon: Principles, processes, practices and policy options

R Francaviglia, M Almagro, JL Vicente-Vicente - Soil Systems, 2023 - mdpi.com
Intensive agriculture causes land degradation and other environmental problems, such as
pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, biodiversity decline, and greenhouse gas (GHG) …

A review on the current state of knowledge of growing conditions, agronomic soil health practices and utilities of hemp in the United States

I Adesina, A Bhowmik, H Sharma, A Shahbazi - Agriculture, 2020 - mdpi.com
Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is an emerging high-value specialty crop that can be cultivated
for either fiber, seed, or cannabidiol (CBD). The demand for hemp and its products has been …

Cover crop management and water conservation in vineyard and olive orchards

A Novara, A Cerda, E Barone, L Gristina - Soil and Tillage Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Sustainability in orchard crops is an important goal for farmers, decision-makers and
consumers. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals emphasize the importance …

Cover crop** enhances soil microbial biomass and affects microbial community structure: A meta-analysis

I Muhammad, J Wang, UM Sainju, S Zhang, F Zhao… - Geoderma, 2021 - Elsevier
Cover crops have been increasingly grown for improving soil health and crop production
and minimizing environmental impact compared to no cover crop. Systematic documentation …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of intercrop**, tillage and fertilizer type on soil and crop yield in fruit orchards under Mediterranean conditions: A meta-analysis of field studies

A Morugán-Coronado, C Linares, MD Gómez-López… - Agricultural …, 2020 - Elsevier
A meta-analysis specially based on tree crops was conducted to evaluate the changes in
soil organic carbon (SOC), soil N and P, and crop yield in a Mediterranean climate, which …

Cover crop legacy impacts on soil water and nitrogen dynamics, and on subsequent crop yields in drylands: a meta-analysis

II Garba, LW Bell, A Williams - Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 2022 - Springer
Cover crops can provide a wide range of ecosystem services including soil water
conservation, improved soil nutrient supply and retention, and enhanced crop yields …