Written collaboratively by Ali Mirzakhani Nafchi, Yashar Askarzadeh and Salman Mirzaee
Cover crops are commonly planted between crop rows, known as alleyways, to minimize weed growth and mitigate erosion, runoff, nutrient depletion, and soil compaction.
With reliance on digital technologies, precision agriculture requires securing data and implementing key strategies to safeguard digital assets and maintain operational integrity and confidentiality.
Adopting soil health practices that minimize disturbance, increase surface cover and organic matter content, and keep roots growing in the soil can help to increase soil infiltration rates and reduce destruction of soil aggregates from heavy rain.
Field variations, including soil properties, nutrient content, and moisture levels, can significantly impact crop yield and farm profits. By understanding the specific needs of different areas, farmers can apply fertilizers, seeds, and other inputs more effectively.