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Controlled traffic farming to increase root growth of crops

Dec 21, 20205 min
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Heavy farm machinery results in soil compaction, which can damage the root growth of crops and reduce crop yields. By using permanent lanes in the fields – known as controlled traffic farming – in the production system of organic vegetables, the yield can be increased.

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