By focussing on soil health, Conservation Agriculture (CA) is seen as more sustainable than conventional production. This volume summarises research on key components for successful CA including no-till techniques, soil cover and cropping systems as well as the role of livestock and agroforestry.

• Reviews the development of CA systems globally and elaborates on science underlying the key CA system components.
• Assesses the latest evidence on improving soil and crop health and CA system resilience through the application of the core CA system principles.
• Includes case studies reviewing current science on optimising CA cropping systems involving cereal, legume, horticultural and tree crops as well as integrating livestock in CA systems.