Impact assessment

Research into conservation tillage for dryland cropping in Australia and China

Date released
03 May 2005
Publication Code
IAS033
Authors

David Vere

Overview

 

The ACIAR projects evaluated in this report explored the suitability of Australian conservation cropping techniques for China, aiming to maximise wheat and maize yields while conserving moisture and reducing soil degradation. This report estimates that the projects have the potential to deliver substantial long-term benefits.