Author/Authors :
ĆUPINA, Branko University of Novi Sad - Faculty of Agriculture, Serbia , ANTANASOVIĆ, Svetlana University of Novi Sad - Faculty of Agriculture, Serbia , KRSTIĆ, Đorđe University of Novi Sad - Faculty of Agriculture, Serbia , MIKIĆ, Aleksandar Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Serbia , MANOJLOVIĆ, Maja University of Novi Sad - Faculty of Agriculture, Serbia , PEJIĆ, Borivoj University of Novi Sad - Faculty of Agriculture, Serbia , ERIĆ, Pero Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Serbia
Abstract :
The main aim of cover crops growing is protection of agro-ecological system. Increased usage of cover crops, particularly legumes and their mixtures can provide high quality food and feed, reduce the energy and greenhouse gas impacts of agriculture, improve soil fertility, reducing of nutrients leaching, prevention of soil erosion, reducing the needs for pesticides, water quality protection and help safe guard personal health. Benefits vary by location and season, but at least two or three occur with any cover crop. Cover crops are using to design new strategy that preserves farm natural resources while remaining profitable. Key to this approach is to see a farm as an agro ecosystem a dynamic relationship of the mineral, biological, weather and human resources involved in producing crops or livestock. This review aims to facilitate integration and progress in cover crops research and development in West Balkan countries, and the efficient tackling of problems, so that cover crops contribute to meeting environmental and health challenges.
Keywords :
Cover crops , Ecosystem services , Greenhouse effect , Soil fertility.
