PO9 - Take adequate and co-ordinated measures to reduce flood risks

Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar or different types, species, or families of crops in the same area in sequential seasons. Judiciously applied (i.e. selecting a suitable crop) crop rotation can improve soil structure and fertility by alternating deep-rooted and shallow-rooted plants. In turn, this enhances the soil’s sponge-like behaviour by improving structural properties, fostering root-driven...

Livestock, particularly heavy species such as cattle, can have a number of damaging impacts on soil including compaction, destruction of soil structure (poaching) and loss of vegetation. The literature suggests that treading by livestock increases soil strength and bulk density and...

The optimal sowing date is one of the most important and cost-effective field management practices that affect crop development, nutrient uptake, grain yield, technical quality, and nutritional value. Although it does not require additional inputs, adjusting the sowing date can serve as an efficient and affordable strategy to improve yields under different climatic conditions.

Early sowing refers to sowing up to six weeks before the...