Improving the sustainability of farming systems under semi-arid conditions by enhancing crop management

J. García-López, R. García-Ruiz, J. Domínguez and I.J. Lorite

Agricultural Water Management, 2019, vol. 223, issue C, -

Abstract: Under semi-arid conditions, water is the most limiting factor for ensuring the sustainability of Mediterranean agriculture. Proper management of practices such as irrigation, fertilization, and changes in sowing date and sowing density can contribute decisively to efficient water management in these agricultural systems. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effect in terms of yield and profit of combining those agricultural practices, and subsequently to define strategies for the sustainable intensification of semi-arid agricultural systems in southern Spain. The study focused on sunflower as a representative crop.

Keywords: Water availability; Sustainable intensification; Deficit irrigation strategies; Sowing density; Sowing date; Semi-arid conditions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2019.105718

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