Principles of Conservation Farming on cropping !

Timeliness of planting means planting should be on time so that the crop get enough conditions necessary for growing,for example in Zimbabwe the longest day is 23 December so a farmer should ensure most of the crops planted before this day so that the potential yields is guaranteed.Usually late planting is selfish which compromise on maximum produce.Delaying planting reduces yields at 120KGs per day /hectare.
The planting should be at standard through making proper recommended plant spacing in rows and inter rows. Do by modelling planting in proper mulching ,proper placement of fertilisers ,no weeds allowed to compete with crops.Minimum disturbance of soil and moisture management through good mulching.No burning .no ploughing as soil inversion is of no significance.
Planting should be done without wastage manure ,fertilisers should be placed in the plant rows every year.Crop rotation allows soil to generates fertility builds up over years and utilises fertility at different soil depth.Crop rotation should be atleast 20% legumes.
When doing the conservation farming the farmer should do it with joy so that s/he can do it properly following every step with zeal.All the concepts need to be practiced with humility and starting small then enlarging the area every year with proper assessment and evaluation.
The conservation farming in Zimbabwe is the only way to make the land sustainable and ensure that the population is getting enough food whilst maintaing the environment suitable for future use.Without improving conservation Agriculture management in developing countries like Zimbabwe the environment will continue to degrade.Caring about environment is not a luxury but it is a prime necessity because Zimbabwe's main industry is Agriculture with the 80% of the population heavily depends on.This implies that a holistic approach is needed to ensure that this industry is sustainable and the welfare of the people is the priority.Therefore more work is needed to encourage all farmers large or small to adopt this method so that it become successful.