Abstract
Green manuring can be defined as the growth of a crop for the specific purpose of incorporating it into soil while green, or soon after maturity, with a view to improving the soil and benefiting subsequent crops. This definition excludes the incorporation of crop residues and short leys which are grown as forage or conservation crops.
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