Crop Selection and Scheduling for Green Production with Intercropping and Rotation…
In this study, a crop selection and scheduling problem is adressed by employing two cropping systems, crop rotation and intercropping, simultaneously on a given parcel of land. Moreover, other ecological practices such as the use of fallow and green manure are also considered. A 0–1 linear programming model is proposed in order to maximize revenue by determining the optimal combinations of crops in space (crops to be planted as neighbors) and in time (crop rotation schedule) while meeting the yearly demand of each crop. A realistic numerical example is presented to demonstrate the performance of the model.
The results of the study and especially the numerical data given are expected to provide sustainable agriculture knowledge to local farmers and food producers. For a more detailed analysis on the given project, please examine the conference proceedings from here.