Economic analysis of agronomic practices that prevent soil degradation
Luc Belzile
Project manager
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Description
In this project conducted by Agrinova, IRDA is in charge of the economic analysis.
This initial, three-year project by Agrinova is aimed at testing methods of reducing and correcting surface soil compaction.
Objective(s)
- Determine the level of soil compaction on each farm
- Develop a simple, personalized procedure for calibrating machinery
- Make recommendations on load balancing and ecofriendly driving practices
- Test planting methods for fall grain and green manure to determine how to use certain practices successfully
- Test a new surface decompaction tool with or without green manure
- Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of using green manure
From 2017 to 2020
Project duration
Field crops
Activity areas
Soil health
Service
Every year IRDA collaborates with partners in the research and agricultural sectors.
Partner
Agrinova
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