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• Conserve soil/water (cover cropping);
• Maximise production;
• Maximise utilization of nutrients in the soil;
• Control weeds;
• Control pests/diseases;
• Diversification'/spread risks
• Maximise labour utilisation/save costs on labour.
• Improve soil fertility if legumes are included.
• Maximise utilisation of land.
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