Instant Insights

Chapter 1 - Assessing the effects of no-till cultivation practices on soil health: Alison Hamm and Daniel K. Manter, USDA-ARS, USA;

1 Introduction

2 Soil physical properties

3 Soil chemical properties

4 Soil biological properties

5 Case studies

6 Future trends and conclusion

7 Where to look for further information

8 References

Chapter 2 - The role of no or minimum mechanical soil disturbance in Conservation Agriculture systems: Theodor Friedrich, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Italy;

1 Introduction

2 Effects of soil tillage and tillage implements on the soil

3 Minimizing soil disturbance in farming

4 Conclusion

5 Where to look for further information

6 References

Chapter 3 - Soil management practices and benefits in Conservation Agriculture systems: Michele Pisante, University of Teramo, Italy; Angelica Galieni, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics and Research Centre for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Italy; Gottlieb Basch, University of vora, Portugal; Theodor Friedrich, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Italy; and Fabio Stagnari, University of Teramo, Italy;

1 Introduction

2 The principles of CA

3 Environmental benefits and ecosystem services

4 Economic benefits

5 Future trends

6 Conclusion

7 Where to look for further information

8 References

Chapter 4 - The effects of no-till and related practices in preventing soil erosion: Michael Kucera, formerly USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)/National Soil Survey Center, USA;

1 Introduction

2 The effects of no-till (NT) practices on soil properties related to erosion risk

3 No-till (NT) practices and water erosion risk

4 No-till (NT) practices and wind erosion risk

5 Summary

6 References