Reduce the number of pesticide applications on food crops

Reduce energy used for field operations

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Scientific literature:

• Hülsbergen, K. J. And Kalk, W. D. (2001) Energy balances in different agricultural systems - can they be improved? The International Fertiliser Society Proceedings, 476
• Williams, A. G., Audsley, E. and Sandars, D. L. (2006) Determining the environmental burdens and resource use in the production of agricultural and horticultural commodities. Main Report. Defra Research Project IS0205. Bedford: Cranfield University and Defra

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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