Introduction
This book is a comprehensive
summary of current global research on no-till farming, and its benefits and
challenges from various agronomic, environmental, social and economic
perspectives. It details the characteristics and future requirements of no-till
farming systems across different geographic and climatic regions, and outlines
what is needed to increase the uptake of no-till farming globally.
Over 35 chapters, this book covers
in detail the agronomic and soil management issues that must be resolved to
ensure the successful implementation of these systems. Important economic,
environmental, social and policy considerations are discussed. It also features
a series of case studies across a number of regions globally, highlighting the
challenges and opportunities for no-till and how these may vary depending on
climate and geopolitical location.
This book is a remarkable
compilation by experts in no-till farming systems. The promotion and expansion
of no-till farming systems worldwide will be critical for food security, and
resource and environmental sustainability. This is an invaluable reference for
both researchers and practitioners grappling with the challenges of feeding the
world’s rising population in an environment increasingly impacted by climate
change. It is an essential reading for those seeking to understand the
complexity of no-till farming systems and how best to optimise these systems in
their region.