Jake Freestone, a member of the Global Farmer Network from the UK shares a look at his no-till farming system and its benefits to the wider environment and how no-till protects the soil. Watch as he demonstrates how a liter of water is absorbed in the no-till soil like a sponge full of organic matter to store water for dry periods. Prior to planting with a food crop, the cover crop is removed.
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No-till Field Management Benefits
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About Jake Freestone
GFN Contributor
Jake Freestone writes for the Global Farmer Network — a worldwide collective of 2,150+ farmer leaders across 72 countries amplifying farmer voices on agricultural policy, trade, technology, and food security.
