Photo: Crops in the Field
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    Crop Rotation Equipment

    Crop rotation is used to prevent the buildup of pests and pathogens in an area by rotating the types of crops grown using crop rotation equipment. The ultimate goal is to balance crop fertility while avoiding nutrient depletion of the soil. Traditionally, this includes adding nitrogen to the soil while rotating crops through the area.  You can also rotate planting long rooted and shallow rooted plants. Full Story »

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    Disadvantages Of Crop Rotation

    Crop rotation, also called crop sequencing, is an agricultural system in which dissimilar crops are grown in the same region in consecutive seasons for various beneficial reasons such as the avoidance of producing pests and pathogens. Crop rotation is also intended to balance the fertility requirements of various crops to ensure that nutrients in the soil aren’t exhausted.  Typically, crop rotation involves the application of green manure in relation to cereals and other crops in order to replenish nitrogen levels in the land. Full Story »

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