What is Conservation Agriculture?
  
Conservation agriculture refers to several practices which permit the management of the soil for agrarian uses, altering its composition, structure and natural biodiversity as little as possible and defending it from degradation processes (e.g. soil erosion and compaction). Direct sowing (non-tillage), reduced tillage (minimum tillage), non - or surface-incorporation of crop residues and establishment of cover crops in perennial woody crops (of spontaneous vegetation or by sowing appropriate species) in perennial woody crops or in between successive annual crops, are some of the techniques which constitute conservation agriculture. Generally, conservation agriculture includes any practice which reduces, changes or eliminates soil tillage and avoids residues burning to maintain enough surface residue throughout the year. Conservation Agriculture provides important benefits for the environment but also economic benefits for the farmer. For more information about different aspects of Conservation Agriculture click bellow:

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