With the growing global population, the demand for food continues to rise. However, increasing food production often depends on intensive farming pract...
With the growing global population, the demand for food continues to rise. However, increasing food production often depends on intensive farming practices and agricultural inputs that can negatively impact environmental health. To counter this, promoting crop diversity, improving soil health, and reducing disease and pest pressure are crucial. Mixed cropping presents a viable solution but poses challenges for mechanization and labor efficiency. In this context, customized autonomous machines and advanced technology can play a key role in facilitating mixed cropping while lowering production costs. In this episode, Dr. James Lowenberg-DeBoer shares insights from his research on the economics of strip cropping—the simplest form of mixed cropping—using autonomous machines. He explores the feasibility and profitability of this approach, along with the challenges and opportunities in restoring crop biodiversity and ecosystem services, ultimately fostering better environmental health and sustainable agriculture.
Speaker:
James Lowenberg-DeBoer, Professor, Harper Adams University
CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 0.5 Crop Management
CPSS/CPSC: 0.5 Professional Meetings
Price:
$40.00 Members/Certified Professionals
$65.00 Non-members
This course is included with the classroom subscription.