The Journal "Agriculture and Forestry"
Časopis "Poljoprivreda i šumarstvo"
- Since 1955 -
Volume 59, Issue 1
| Volume : | 59 |
| Issue : | 1 |
| Authors : | Branko ĆUPINA, Svetlana ANTANASOVIĆ, Djordje KRSTIĆ, Aleksandar MIKIĆ, Maja MANOJLOVIĆ, Borivoj PEJIĆ, Pero ERIĆ |
| Title : | COVER CROPS FOR ENHANCED SUSTAINABILITY OF CROPPING SYSTEM IN TEMPERATE REGIONS |
| Abstract : | The main aim of cover crops growing is protection of agro-ecological system. Increased usage of cover crops, particularly legumes and their mixtures can provide high quality food and feed, reduce the energy and greenhouse gas impacts of agriculture, improve soil fertility, reducing of nutrients leaching, prevention of soil erosion, reducing the needs for pesticides, water quality protection and help safe guard personal health. Benefits vary by location and season, but at least two or three occur with any cover crop. Cover crops are using to design new strategy that preserves farm natural resources while remaining profitable. Key to this approach is to see a farm as an agro ecosystem a dynamic relationship of the mineral, biological, weather and human resources involved in producing crops or livestock. This review aims to facilitate integration and progress in cover crops research and development in West Balkan countries, and the efficient tackling of problems, so that cover crops contribute to meeting environmental and health challenges. |
| For citation : | Branko ĆUPINA, Svetlana ANTANASOVIĆ, Ðorđe KRSTIĆ, Aleksandar MIKIĆ, Maja MANOJLOVIĆ, Borivoj PEJIĆ, Pero ERIĆ (2013): COVER CROPS FOR ENHANCED SUSTAINABILITY OF CROPPING SYSTEM IN TEMPERATE REGIONS. Agriculture & Forestry, Vol. 59. Issue 1: 55-72, 2013, Podgorica |
| Keywords : | Cover crops, Ecosystem services, Greenhouse effect, Soil fertility |
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