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| Overview |
| Land Selection |
| Crop Selection |
| Seed Selection |
| Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) |
| Environmental Protection |
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KEY COMPONENTS AND OBJECTIVES OF INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT
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| Minimum tillage and soil conservation techniques | Low-cost maintenance of soil structure and fertility |
| Use of nitrogen-fixing plants, green manures and agro-forestry techniques | Improvement of soil fertility |
| Biological methods of pest and disease control | Cheap and sustainable plant protection |
| Crop rotations | Prevent build-up of pests, disease and weeds |
| Productive use and disposal of plant and animal residues | Prevent damage to soil, water, human, plant and animal health |
| Maintenance and improvement of ecological diversity | Avoid loss of biodiversity and damage to habitat |
| Minimum use of purchased inputs and non-renewable fuel resources | Reduce production costs and environmental damage |
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Resources Institute 2003