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Feb 28, 2017

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What’s considered a good crop rotation and what are the benefits or advantages of such a rotation? To answer those questions, we’re speaking with Harry Brook, crop specialist at the Ag-Info Centre.

Interview with Harry Brook (2:27 minutes) (1.12 Mb)

Brook says the bottom line is that a diverse crop rotation is a good tool to reduce the risk of pest issues, which can save money in the long-term.

Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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