- Use of cover crops and crop rotation
- Integration of livestock grazing
- Implementation of agroforestry systems
- Adoption of no-till and reduced tillage practices
Cover Crops and Crop Rotation
Cover crops such as legumes and grasses are being utilized to improve soil health and increase carbon sequestration. Additionally, crop rotation helps break pest and disease cycles, reduces soil erosion, and enhances nutrient availability.
Livestock Grazing Integration
Integrating livestock into cropping systems can improve soil health through nutrient cycling, soil aeration, and increased organic matter deposition. Managed grazing also helps restore grasslands and improve carbon sequestration.
Agroforestry Systems
Agroforestry practices, such as alley cropping and silvopasture, are being implemented to enhance soil health and carbon sequestration. Trees and shrubs provide additional organic matter, improve soil structure, and sequester carbon.
No-Till and Reduced Tillage Practices
Adoption of no-till and reduced tillage practices minimizes soil disturbance, preserves soil structure, and increases carbon storage. These practices also reduce erosion and improve water infiltration.