Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Cover crops in rice fields reduce soil hardness and optimize water retention.

Japanese Journal of Farm Work Research
Effects of Cover Cropping and Tillage System on Soil Physical Characters in Upland Rice Cultivation
Yinghui Mu, Masakazu Komatsuzaki, Shoji MORIIZUMI, Gu Song, Masaaki Araki, Hajime Araki, Toshiyuki Hirata

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The study looked at how different cover crops and tillage methods affect soil quality in upland rice fields. They found that minimum tillage and rye cover crops had the biggest impact on soil water content. Minimum tillage also reduced soil hardness the most, especially when combined with rye cover crops. Overall, cover cropping can help improve soil quality, especially in minimum tillage systems.