This method is relatively new but has gained recognition in Scandinavian countries and has been evaluated in other regions, including the UK and the USA. The principle behind the approach is that sowing cereals or other crops in bands rather than rows minimises mechanical damage from hoeing, allows the hoe to operate closer to the crop, and enhances weed suppression through crop competition.
Document no: 11_LV_PA_Band-sowing_BS12_EN
