Economic analysis of agronomic practices that prevent soil degradation

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