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The Auckland and Waikato regions produce about 80% of the nation’s strawberries, where farmers are beginning to experiment using the berry as a cover crop.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Storing more carbon in the soil would require incorporating techniques like planting cover crops, using biochar (charcoal made from organic waste), or practicing agroforestry (planting trees alongside crops or pastures) that can help turn agricultural lands into a carbon sinks.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Regenerative Agriculture These farming techniques include crop rotation, cover crops, and no or low-till farming and are centered on protecting soil health, water resources and biodiversity while also enhancing farm productivity and profitability.
—WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
Rye used as a winter cover crop typically has a higher protein to starch ratio in the kernel, creating a different aroma and taste profile from more modern and widely used rye varieties.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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“Cover crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20crop. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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cover crop
noun
: a crop planted to prevent soil erosion and to provide humus
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