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Cover cropping for better yields

GOOD Morning to you all again, war, when we hear this word, we think of physical combat with armored vehicles, soldiers in uniform, and deadly weapons, yet there is a spiritual war going on around us that is just as dangerous, one we often ignore or do not understand. We have a powerful enemy working against us, in fact the Lord cause him “ the God of this age” (2 Cor-4:4) because he is the source of evil and wickedness in our world. To overcome Sattans attacks, we must recognize he is a real adversary and hold our ground against him. To stand firm, we must dress for battle. Because of who our enemy is the father of lies we must wear a belt of Gods truth the counter his deceit. We choose Gods way. Likewise we must put in the breakplate of righteousness, like a protective covering, obedience guards us from all harm. With such protection-Satans arrows of lust, doubt or fear will not penetrate. Let pause for a moment: When sin entices and allures, its lies must be ignored, the strength to gain the victory comes when we trust the Lord. you need to know God's truth to see through Satan's lies.

Our topic-Cover cropping is a sustainable practice, that is fundamental to good crop yields. It is an economical practice that benefits both large and small scale growers alike, It is the technique of growing plants that protect the soil to conserve topsoil and moisture while adding fertility to the soil. It can be considered living mulch. Under sowing legumes below existing crops and other companion plants will work well.

Cover cropping offers all the advantages of mulching soil conservation moisture retention and increased microbial activity. But in addition the canopy which covers and protects the soil is living and dynamic crops like camote or sweet potatoe, kangkong and peanuts cover the topsoil and hold it in place while stopping raindrops from compacting the soil. Another plant “alugbati” or Malabar spinach. Can also be used to slow down water run-off so that it can penetrate deep down. This can eventually be used as a forage crop, grazed, harvested, made into compost or used as green fertilizer, but be sure to pull back the cover crop when starting seedlings. All plants will compete for nutrients and an established canopy.
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VOLUME XXI No. 15
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
October 22, 2006 issue