This manual will help you to develop a better understanding of cover crops, including their main characteristics, advantages and considerations, and the choices involved in different cropping systems The manual is divided into three chapters. The first chapter refers to the main characteristics of cover crops. The second chapter explains how to select the most suitable cover crops. The third chapter introduces the main steps to succeed with the seed production of these species. The cover crops play a crucial role in agriculture: they protect the soil, improve its
fertility and biodiversity, reduce erosion, and nourish your main crops. You will learn to select the most suitable cover crop based on several criteria: soil quality and type, the climate of your region, the nutritional needs of your crops, as well as your own goals and priorities as an agronomist or farmer. You will also discover the long-term benefits that these plants can bring to your farming systems. By the end of this manual, you will be able to choose the most suitable cover crops for your context and needs, to sustainably improve your agricultural production.
