Large-Scale Farming Benefits Soil Acidification Alleviation Through Improved Field Management in Banana Plantations

Abstract

HIGHLIGHTS• Large farms had the highest average yield and the least yield variation.• Greater plant density and optimized nutrient input occurred on large farms.• Substituting organic N for mineral fertilizers prevented soil acidification.• Large-scale farming had lower soil acidification but higher risk of P losses.• Large-scale farming benefits sustainable soil management and banana production.