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In this era of climate change, minimal tilling, crop rotation is key

There will also be reduced soil water loss through surface evaporation. The soil temperature is also regulated for good functioning of roots for optimum crop growth.

The evidence of climate change is obvious, the unforgiving floods currently hitting farms, the extremely dry weather patterns.

Going forward, we need smart ways of farming to survive like conservation agriculture, a farming practice that ensures maintenance of good soil condition and fertility for sustainable agricultural production. Here are ways crop farmers can practise conservation agriculture:

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