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Projects & Results

Controlled traffic farming and on farm research with controlled traffic and random farming systems

Project Details

Lead Researcher(s)

Ty Faechner

Co-Researcher(s)

N/A

Funding Partners

ACIDF

April 2014 - March 2017

Complete

The Challenge

CTF has been investigated in Alberta for three seasons, but further research on long term soil and crop responses is required.

The Project

Develop protocols for on-farm research and methods to economically analyze and interpret data through quantifying water use efficiency, nutrient use efficiency, hydraulic conductivity, soil pore space and root growth characteristics.

The Results

CTF consistently delivered higher yields and economic benefits – soil quality seems to improve regarding structure, pore space, water holding capacity and infiltration. Long-term planning and good residue management are essential to the continual success of CTF.

Grower Benefits

Proper implementation of controlled traffic farming (CTF) into existing cropping systems can improve yields and provide economic benefits.

Keywords:

Controlled traffic farming, CTF