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Livestock and Crop Integration
Livestock and Crop Integration
Integrating livestock with crop production offers numerous ecological and economic benefits. Livestock can provide essential organic matter through manure, improving soil fertility and structure, while crops offer feed for animals. This symbiotic relationship enhances nutrient cycling, reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, and improves overall farm sustainability. Additionally, rotational grazing with crops can break pest cycles, increase biodiversity, and promote soil health. By strategically managing livestock and crops together, farmers can optimize land use, reduce input costs, and enhance productivity, fostering a resilient agricultural system that supports both food and livestock production.
Committee Members
Dachang Zhang
National Research Center for Geoanalysis and Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Alexandra D Solomou
Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), GreeceSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in the implementation of integrated pest management in crops
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Title : Soil degradation and methods to improve soil fertility – Bulgaria case
Martin Banov, Institute of Soil Science Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection, Bulgaria