Questions arise on the viability of the chemical management of soil being related to the fertilization of the cropping system (anticipated fertilization) aiming to increase organic matter in agroecosystems due to their several advantages regarding soil conservation, natural resources preservation and nutrient recycling; or whether the traditional fertilization practices should be maintained. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of the anticipation of soybean fertilization on: (i) the dry matter yield and nutrients uptake of finger millet, and (ii) the dry matter yield, nutrients exportation, and grain yield of soybean cultivated after finger millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.]. The experiment was carried out in Piracicaba, State of São Paulo, during the 2001/2002 growing season, in a randomized complete blocks design with three replications. The anticipation of the soybean fertilization did not interfere in the dry matter yield, grain yield, and the nutrient exportation by soybean. Finger millet responded to the soybean fertilization increasing its dry matter yield and nutrient uptake. The management of fertilization to adequate the production system and optimize the sowing process performance can be used in order to install the soybean crop in the field within the proper time.
Eleusine coracana; no-tillage; crop residue
