Adoption and spread of Conservation Agriculture in East Asia

Publication date: 07/02/2022
Extent: 22 pages

Contributions by: Hongwen Li and Jin He, National Institute of Conservation Tillage, China Agricultural University and Conservation Tillage Research Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China

Chapter synopsis: This chapter examines the adoption and spread of Conservation Agriculture in East Asia. Conservation Agriculture, which has been extended in East Asia for the past 15-20 years, is offering promising prospects of both enhanced yields, reduced cost and environmental services. The chapter begins by analysing the history of Conservation Agriculture in China, Mongolia, Japan and North and South Korea. It also discusses policy and actions for Conservation Agriculture and provides an overview of the Conservation Agriculture adoption area in East Asian countries.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2021.0088.14