RESEARCH SHOWS LOW-INPUT FARMING SYSTEMS BENEFIT FARMERS, ENVIRONMENT

Iowa State University researchers are investigating the potential of diversified, low-input farming systems to benefit both farmers and the environment while reducing on-farm energy use.

Low-external-input (LEI) cropping systems rely heavily on ecological processes for soil fertility and pest management, but can include some use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Results from an ongoing research project funded by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture show that certain LEI systems can, indeed, be productive and profitable.

Click Here for the full story. To see the article on LEI published in Agronomy Journal follow this link (through June 5, 2007).