Agricultural soil science

thumb|Irrigation of agricultural fields in Andalusia, Spain. Irrigation canal on the left.

[[File:Tillage.jpg|thumb|Tillage after corn harvest (Click for video)]]

practice of growing a series of dissimilar or different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons

Agroecology is an academic discipline that studies ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems. Bringing ecological principles to bear can suggest new management approaches in agroecosystems. The term can refer to a science, a movement, or an agricultural practice. Agroecologists study a variety of agroecosystems. The field of agroecology is not associated with any one particular method of farming, whether it be organic, regenerative, integrated, or industrial, intensive or extensive, although some use the name specifically for alternative agriculture.

farming management strategy

thumb|Lettuce and wheat grown in an aeroponic apparatus, NASA, 1998

agricultural method which does not disturb soil through tillage

medieval crop rotation

species of fungus

crop planted to manage erosion and soil quality

form of gardening in which the soil is formed in beds

prevalent ownership and land use structure in medieval agriculture

soil additive

pollution resulting from multiple sources

contamination of water by excessive inputs of nutrients

farming practice of plowing perpendicular to slopes to reduce soil erosion

thumb|upright=1.5|Lynchet system near Bishopstone in Wiltshire thumb|right|The slope of a prehistoric lynchet at West Dean, West Sussex thumb|A lidar view of Medieval ridge and furrow and associated lynchets and strip lynchets at Heddon Hill in Northumberland A lynchet or linchet is an earth terrace found on the side of a hill. Lynchets are a feature of ancient field systems of the British Isles. They are commonly found in vertical rows and more commonly referred to as "strip lynchets". Lynchets appear predominantly in Southern Britain and many are in areas close to Iron Age forts and other ea

area at each end of a planted field

Land use and runoff management technique

Agrogeology is the study of the origins of minerals known as agrominerals and their applications. These minerals are of importance to farming and horticulture, especially with regard to soil fertility and fertilizer components. These minerals are usually essential plant nutrients. Agrogeology can also be defined as the application of geology to problems in agriculture, particularly in reference to soil productivity and health. This field is a combination of a few different fields, including geology, soil science, agronomy, and chemistry. The overall objective is to advance agricultural product

Method of crop rotation

form of irrigation

Strip-till is a conservation system that uses a minimum tillage. It combines the soil drying and warming benefits of conventional tillage with the soil-protecting advantages of no-till by disturbing only the portion of the soil that is to contain the seed row. This type of tillage is performed with special equipment and can require the farmer to make multiple trips, depending on the strip-till implement used, and field conditions. Each row that has been strip-tilled is usually about eight to ten inches wide.

agricultural research institution

science and practice of managing nutrients in agriculture

agricultural practice

In agriculture, monocropping is the practice of growing a single crop year after year on the same land. Maize, soybeans, and wheat are three common crops often monocropped. Monocropping is also referred to as continuous cropping, as in "continuous corn." Monocropping allows for farmers to have consistent crops throughout their entire farm. They can plant only the most profitable crop, use the same seed, pest control, machinery, and growing method on their entire farm, which may increase overall farm profitability.

branch of soil science

Largely undeveloped or wild land, usually forested, surrounding a river or stream

controlling the problem of soil salinity

thumb|Look of tomato plants when missing essential nutrients they need Agrominerals (also known as stone bread or petrol fertilizer) are minerals of importance to agriculture and horticulture industries for they can provide essential plant nutrients. Some agrominerals occur naturally or can be processed to be used as alternative fertilizers or soil amendments. The term agromineral was created in the 19th century and is now one of the leading research topics for sustainable agriculture. These geomaterials are used to replenish the nutrients and amend soils. Agrominerals started with small uses

coalescence of turf's porosity