Analysis of Differences in Productivity, Profitability and Soil Fertility Between Organic and Conventional Cropping Systems in the Tropics and Sub-tropics

Analysis of Differences in Productivity, Profitability and Soil Fertility Between Organic and Conventional Cropping Systems in the Tropics and Sub-tropics

Organic farming aims to stimulate soil fertility by avoiding the use of synthetic fertiliser inputs, relying instead on locally available natural resources. It is regarded by many as a sustainable alternative to conventional farming because it ensures higher biodiversity, restricts environmental pol...

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Main Authors: C M Te Pas, R M Rees
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-10-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
Subjects:
organic farming
conventional farming
tropics
subtropics
carbon sequestration
yield
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311914607863

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