Keyword: intercropping
Determination of the contribution of oat to soil fertility and growth of subsequently-grown crops
Read MoreContinuing studies on intercropping for increasing yield and quality of grain and forage crops, and improving soil quality
Read MoreThe effect of flax seeding rate, crop placement, and N rate on the development and yield of chickpea and flax
Results indicate that flax seeding rate is the factor with the largest impact on grain yield and economic returns when intercropping chickpea and flax The impact of crop placement and nitrogen fertilizer varied among the site years There was a major reduction in percent green seed in the harvested…Read More
Intercropping of pulse and oilseeds to enhance nutrient use efficiency and nitrogen fixation
The interest in growing pulse-oilseeds together as intercrop combinations in western Canada is increasing, but little is known about the nutrient dynamics operative that drive the observed synergies Two promising pulse-oilseed combinations (chickpea-flax and dry pea – white mustard) were grown as…Read More
Accelerated crop production systems for Saskatchewan
Innovative cropping systems are required for yield and economic stability and to manage pests and improve ecosystem functioning The potential risks and benefits of Accelerated Crop Production Systems (ACS), the production of three crops in two growing seasons using a combination of spring and…Read More