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Amir Kassam <[log in to unmask]>
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:19:10 +0000
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*Global CA-CoP* *CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE*

*for sustainable production intensification and land management*

Dear Subscribers,

Please see herebelow the latest Scoops on Conservation Agriculture Research
Updates - November 2016, from Peter Hobbs at Cornell University.

Apologies for cross-posting.

*Amir Kassam *

*Moderator*

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Peter Hobbs <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 7:39 PM
Subject: FW: Latest Scoops on Conservation Agriculture Research Updates -
November 2016
To: Amir Kassam <[log in to unmask]>


Dear Amir: Below is the November newsletter on CA research updates. There
is a web link and also a hardcopy of the newsletter below. I would
appreciate it if you could post to the members of your listserve. Many
thanks for doing this. Peter






You can also review on-line at http://www.scoop.it/t/
conservation-agriculture-by-conservation-ag




*Subject:* *Latest Scoops on Conservation Agriculture Research Updates -
November 2016*

[image: onservation Agriculture Research Updates - November 2016]
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*Conservation Agriculture Research Updates - November 2016
<http://sco.lt/6qMXhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
*

by Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)
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*Conservation agriculture in irrigated intensive maize-based systems of
north-western India: Effects on crop yields, water productivity and
economic profitability
<http://sco.lt/5o4LUP?track_p_id=4gYA69D8yDu_3EUOfM6tjEj&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
*

From www.sciencedirect.com
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- Today, 2:24 PM
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Parihar, C.M., Jat, S.L., Singh, A.K., Kumar, B., Yadvinder Singh, Pradhan,
S., Pooniya, V., Dhauja, A., Chaudhary, V., Jat, M.L., Jat, R.K., & Yadav,
O.P. 2016. Field Crops Research. 193: 104-116.
<http://sco.lt/5o4LUP?track_p_id=4gYA69D8yDu_3EUOfM6tjEj&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2016.03.013
<http://sco.lt/7rEdlJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

Maize is advocated to replace rice in rice-wheat systems of NW India to
address issues of declining water tables and climate change induced
variability. This 6 year CA study looked at permanent beds (PB), ZT and CT
for 4 intensive, irrigated maize systems. Significant tillage and cropping
system interactions were found. Yield of all crops except wheat grown in
sequence with maize were maximum with ZT. With wheat PB's out yielded ZT.
ZT and PB also reduced water usage. Net profit was also higher with maize
based systems under ZT and with lower production costs.
<http://sco.lt/5o4LUP?track_p_id=4gYA69D8yDu_3EUOfM6tjEj&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

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<http://sco.lt/8RZIPZ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/8jjcjh?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/91tx3p?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>



*Environmental implications of three modern agricultural practices:
Conservation Agriculture, the System of Rice Intensification and Precision
Agriculture
<http://sco.lt/5rPxPl?track_p_id=7z5oqh3Y6fsN14_W15tjVrj&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
*

From www.tandfonline.com
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- Today, 1:40 PM
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A. Kassam and H. Brammer. 2016. International Journal of Environmental
Studies: Vol. 73, No. 5, pp. 702-718.
<http://sco.lt/5rPxPl?track_p_id=7z5oqh3Y6fsN14_W15tjVrj&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207233.2016.1185329
<http://sco.lt/4whl2H?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

This paper describes CA and SRI as two land management practices that have
made substantial and rapid changes in many countries of the World. These
management systems provide considerable financial benefits to farmers as
well as important environmental benefits, including reversal of land
degradation, reduction of river pollution, increased carbon sequestration
and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The authors suggest studies to
determine why there are different rates of adoption.
<http://sco.lt/5rPxPl?track_p_id=7z5oqh3Y6fsN14_W15tjVrj&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

<http://sco.lt/5Es5MP?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
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<http://sco.lt/5pCk0f?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/67N4Kn?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>



*Impact of different crop rotations and tillage systems on weed infestation
and productivity of bread wheat
<http://sco.lt/6sP6PJ?track_p_id=7Ftr6pH68msKo2_siYKyMpZ&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
*

From www.sciencedirect.com
<http://sco.lt/6PXOev?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
- November 10, 9:58 AM
<http://sco.lt/6sP6PJ?track_p_id=7Ftr6pH68msKo2_siYKyMpZ&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

M. Shahzad, M. Farooq, K. Jabran, M. Hussain. 2016. Crop Protection. 89:
161-169.
<http://sco.lt/6sP6PJ?track_p_id=7Ftr6pH68msKo2_siYKyMpZ&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2016.07.019
<http://sco.lt/6hhiz3?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

This paper compares weed infestation and productivity of 5 different wheat
systems using 5 tillage systems including zero-tillage and bed systems in
Pakistan. ZT, undisturbed soil treatments favored weed prevalence compared
to disturbed soil treatments. The sorghum-wheat rotations had a strong
suppression influence on weeds in all tillage treatments. Bed sown wheat
had the highest wheat grain yields in the mungbean-wheat system. .
<http://sco.lt/6sP6PJ?track_p_id=7Ftr6pH68msKo2_siYKyMpZ&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

<http://sco.lt/6zs3JB?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/7I2NdJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/7aChxR?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/7sN2HZ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>



*Quantifying changes to the global warming potential of rice wheat systems
with the adoption of conservation agriculture in northwestern India
<http://sco.lt/8Ba6Yj?track_p_id=07qTMnG_wqUcwG32sm5I%40Jz&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
*

From www.sciencedirect.com
<http://sco.lt/5DTK1R?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
- November 10, 9:53 AM
<http://sco.lt/8Ba6Yj?track_p_id=07qTMnG_wqUcwG32sm5I%40Jz&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

A. Tirol-Padre, M. Raj, V. Kumar, M. Gathala, P. Sharma, S. Sharma, R. K.
Nagar, S. Deshwal, L.K. Singh, H.S. Jat, D.K. Sharma, R. Wassmann, J.
Ladha. 2016. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 219: 125-137.
<http://sco.lt/8Ba6Yj?track_p_id=07qTMnG_wqUcwG32sm5I%40Jz&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2015.12.020
<http://sco.lt/8AXMbh?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

This study in Haryana, India assessed the impact of CA practices on global
warming potential (GWP) in RW systems. Methane and nitrous oxide fluxes
were measured using 4 cropping system scenarios and different nitrogen
rates. CH4 and N2O were also measured in farmer fields. CH$ was controlled
by flooding with no effect of nitrogen whereas N2O was affected by rates
and timing of N in relation to soil water status. N2O emissions could be
avoided by applying N to wet soil or by irrigating the field not later than
1 day after N application. Surface crop residue application had no
significant affect on seasonal CH4 or N2O emissions. Shifting rice
cultivation from conventional puddled, transplanted to CA-based practices
could reduce GWP by 23%. But some of this would be from decrease in diesel
and electricity consumption.
<http://sco.lt/8Ba6Yj?track_p_id=07qTMnG_wqUcwG32sm5I%40Jz&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

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<http://sco.lt/8ks1Fx?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/932La5?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/9LCfuD?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>



*Soil quality indicators and crop yield under long-term tillage systems
<http://sco.lt/545bSz?track_p_id=6Q1TQlj7cdQCc_ubMmNMtO4&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
*

From www.cambridge.org
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- November 10, 9:44 AM
<http://sco.lt/545bSz?track_p_id=6Q1TQlj7cdQCc_ubMmNMtO4&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

L. Zhuzhu, G. Yantai, N. Yining, Z. Renzhi, L. Lingling, C. Liqun, X.
Junhong. 2016. Experimental Agriculture. 1-15.
<http://sco.lt/545bSz?track_p_id=6Q1TQlj7cdQCc_ubMmNMtO4&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479716000521
<http://sco.lt/5G0Tsf?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

This study looks at soil quality indicators (SQI) in response to long term
tillage treatments in a rainfed system. Peas and wheat were grown in
alternate years with soil measurements started 6 years after initiation of
the experiment. Measures included physical, chemical and biological
properties at 0-5, 5-10 and 10-30 cm depths. Bulk density and microbial
counts occurred in the minimum data sets (MDS) in all three depths
suggesting they are affected by tillage. No-till plus soil surface mulch
gave the highest SQI scores.
<http://sco.lt/545bSz?track_p_id=6Q1TQlj7cdQCc_ubMmNMtO4&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

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<http://sco.lt/5qL8Wv?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/68VSr3?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/6QfnBB?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>



*Weed management using crop competition in Australia
<http://sco.lt/5QdSWP?track_p_id=bHi6USyw5DRa8N2pyA_WZ1J&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
*

From www.sciencedirect.com
<http://sco.lt/6iq7VJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
- November 10, 9:39 AM
<http://sco.lt/5QdSWP?track_p_id=bHi6USyw5DRa8N2pyA_WZ1J&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

A.A. Bajwa, M. Walsh, B.S. Chauhan. 2016. Crop Protection. 2016: 1-6.
<http://sco.lt/5QdSWP?track_p_id=bHi6USyw5DRa8N2pyA_WZ1J&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2016.08.021
<http://sco.lt/710RpR?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

Adoption of CA in Australia has brought significant changes in crop
management. Increased reliance on herbicide for weed control is one of the
most significant changes that has also led to increased evolution of
herbicide resistant weeds. This paper looks at enhanced crop competition as
an alternate or complement to herbicide use. This was achieved through the
use of competitive crop species and cultivars, increased seed rates, narrow
row spacing, and altered row orientation. It is suggested that crop
competition can potentially be a sustainable weed management option
<http://sco.lt/5QdSWP?track_p_id=bHi6USyw5DRa8N2pyA_WZ1J&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

<http://sco.lt/7JAm9Z?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/7bL6Th?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/7tVQnp?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/8Bfl7x?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

*Agronomic improvements can make future cereal systems in South Asia far
more productive and result in a lower environmental footprint.
<http://sco.lt/7OHYUj?track_p_id=5HzF137yHFbq_Bh4M3oADu4&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
*

From onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- Today, 1:54 PM
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Ladha, J.K., Rao, A.N., Raman, A.K., Padre, A.T., Dobermann, A., Gathala,
M., Kumar, V., Saharawat, Y., Sharma, S., Piepho, H.P., Alam, Md. M., Liak,
R. Rajendran, R., reddy, R., Parsad, R., Sharma, P.C., Singh, S.S., Saha,
A., & Noor, S. 2016. Global Change Biology. 22 (3): 1054-1074.
<http://sco.lt/7OHYUj?track_p_id=5HzF137yHFbq_Bh4M3oADu4&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/gcb.13143
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*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

This paper highlights the future challenge of providing food security by
2050 and how new management approaches and technical changes will be
needed. This study was undertaken in 4 locations representing major food
production systems in South Asia. The compared three futuristic cropping
systems against current management. With best management practices (BMP)
including CA and crop diversification, the productivity of rice- and
wheat-based systems increased significantly and global warming potential
decreased compared to the current management system. There were also
positive economic returns, less water use, labor, nitrogen and fossil fuel
energy per unit of food produced. Conservation agriculture practices were
most suitable for intensifying as well as diversifying wheat–rice
rotations, but less so for rice–rice systems. This finding also highlights
the need for characterizing areas suitable for CA and subsequent technology
targeting.
<http://sco.lt/7OHYUj?track_p_id=5HzF137yHFbq_Bh4M3oADu4&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

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<http://sco.lt/4z2wrJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>



*Herbicide options for effective weed management in dry direct-seeded rice
under scented rice-wheat rotation of western Indo-Gangetic Plains
<http://sco.lt/96dThh?track_p_id=3ocT7ZaEYQ_3bJTOfAoPsfr&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
*

From www.sciencedirect.com
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- November 10, 11:00 AM
<http://sco.lt/96dThh?track_p_id=3ocT7ZaEYQ_3bJTOfAoPsfr&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

V. Singh, M.L. Jat, Z.A. Ganie, B.S. Chauhan, R.K. Gupta. 2016. Crop
Protection. 81:168 -176.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2015.12.021
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*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

This study in Haryana, India used participatory farmer field trials to test
the efficacy of various pre- and post-emergent herbicides for control of
weeds in dry, direct seeded basmati rice varieties. Treatments with
pendimethalin PRE followed by bispyribac-sodium and azimsulfuron POSThad
the lowest weed biomass after 45 days. It was better to use spray
applications of the herbicide than to mix with sand and apply to a flooded
soil. Two scented rice varieties were sensitive to azimsulfuron at higher
rates (35 g ai/ha). Since weed control is a major issue with direct seeded
rice, these data are a valuable alternative to costly hand weeding.
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<http://sco.lt/6RsaTx?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/6k2uo5?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>



*Planting date and yield benefits from conservation agriculture practices
across Southern Africa
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*

From www.sciencedirect.com
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- November 10, 9:55 AM
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I. Nyamgumboa, S. Mkuhlania, W. Mupangwa, D. Rodriguez. 2017. Agricultural
Systems. 150: 21-33.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2016.09.016
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*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

CA has been promoted in South Africa to improve farmer resilience to
climate change. However, matching practices to agro-ecological and farmers'
socioeconomic conditions remains contentious. This paper uses a cropping
system model to quantify benefits and trade-offs in terms of sowing
opportunity, yield and yield variability from adopting CA practices. The
hypothesis was that farmers using CA would use less labor, plant earlier or
closer to optimum times, and so increase maize yields and profits. Results
showed in fact that CA practices - ripper, basins or direct seeding
improved timeliness of operations. But this did not translate into higher
maize yields in periods of high rainfall variability. But planting close to
optimum dates did result in higher yields and lower yield variability.
<http://sco.lt/5safmj?track_p_id=25z9KROwA_tgFUUY3eT4WiX&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

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<http://sco.lt/7uiE6b?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/8CsYQj?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/8V2skr?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>



*Relay sowing of wheat in the cotton-wheat cropping system in North-West
India: technical and economic aspects.
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*

From www.cambridge.org
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- November 10, 9:47 AM
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M. Singh, H. S. Sidhu, J. S. Mahal, G. S. Manes, M. L. Jat, A. K. Mahal, P.
Singh, Y. Singh. 2016. Experimental Agriculture. 1-14.
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https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479716000569
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*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

Delayed seeding lowers wheat yields after cotton in South Asia.Relay
planted wheat into cotton can help timely sowing and make better use of
residual soil moisture. This study looked at 2 cotton biotypes, 2 relay
seeders, 2 cotton spacings and 4 relay planting systems. Relay planting
allowed farmers one extra boll picking that increased cotton yield 12%.
Cotton genotypes had no affect on wheat emergence. A strip rotor and double
disc openers performed better for wheat establishment than fixed tine
openers. Relay planting advanced wheat planting by 31 days and increased
yield 19% with higher net returns compared to conventional planting.
<http://sco.lt/5DwtBh?track_p_id=2X35cEiRq_xdWqjMT%40gTaeb&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

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*The State of Food and Agriculture 2016 | FAO | Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations
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*

From www.fao.org
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- November 10, 9:42 AM
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). 2016. ISBN 978-92-5-109374-0
<http://sco.lt/6LPEXJ?track_p_id=74qfdoBj7EeJiA_3xGOOSZO&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

This publication recognizes the importance of food security in the
international response to climate change, as reflected by many countries
focusing prominently on the agriculture sector in their planned
contributions to adaptation and mitigation. To help put those plans into
action, this report identifies strategies, financing opportunities, and
data and information needs. It also describes transformative policies and
institutions that can overcome barriers to implementation.
<http://sco.lt/6LPEXJ?track_p_id=74qfdoBj7EeJiA_3xGOOSZO&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

<http://sco.lt/6Aqeg5?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/6T0z0D?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/6lBJKL?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/73LdeT?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>



*Zero-tillage as a pathway for sustainable wheat intensification in the
Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains: does it work in farmers’ fields?
<http://sco.lt/8bz4hl?track_p_id=4LCw48GaSlC_Gt3LNv6ogOQ&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
*

From link.springer.com
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- November 10, 9:35 AM
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A. Keil, A. D'souza, A. McDonald. 2015. Food Security. 7(5).
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http://dx.doi.10.1007/s12571-015-0492-3

*Cornell Conservation Agriculture Group (soilhealth.org)*
<http://sco.lt/4vIzhJ?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>'s
insight:

This study assesses the real-world performance of ZT wheat in Eastern
India, and quantified the productivity impact of current ZT practices in
the State of Bihar, based on a random sample of 1000 wheat growing
households, stratified by ZT adoption status. They found that the
prevailing ZT practices without full residue retention led to a robust
yield gain over conventional-tillage wheat across different agro-ecological
zones, amounting to 498 kg ha−1 (19 %), on average. The economic benefit
from ZT related yield increase and cost savings in wheat production
amounted to 6% of total annual income among sampled households. Expansion
of a network of service providers will be needed to increase farmer access
to this technology.
<http://sco.lt/8bz4hl?track_p_id=4LCw48GaSlC_Gt3LNv6ogOQ&_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

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<http://sco.lt/8E0wwz?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>
<http://sco.lt/8WBHH7?_tmc=nMvoA5FedG26QPTTKJkiJbSoUklpP0DuNGy9JdPzdn4&track=1>

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