Research Thesis Topic
Energy and Productivity Benefits of Controlled Traffic Farming and Conservation Agriculture Systems
Topic ID:
390
Thesis Topic/Title:
Energy and Productivity Benefits of Controlled Traffic Farming and Conservation Agriculture Systems
Description
Soil compaction affects agricultural lands throughout the world. It leads to reduced water and air entry into soils. It also increases machinery fuel use and results in reduced root growth and crop yields. This project will demonstrate and assess the ability of CTF to improve the productivity and sustainability of conservation farming by avoiding the waste of energy, soil damage and delayed operation caused by the uncontrolled wheel traffic in mechanised agriculture.
Principal Supervisor
Associate Supervisors
Research Affiliations
- National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture
- School of Engineering and Built Environment
Field of Research
- Agriculture, Land and Farm Management
Available Academic Programs
- Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
Application Open Date
26/05/2019
Application Close Date
31/12/2022
USQ Scholarship Applications
Pre-approved for Ethics
Not Applicable
Admission Requirements
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