Decrease surface run-off / increase infiltration

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Arable land is left with a rough surface following operations such as ploughing, discing or tine cultivation Improve soil structure on arable land Reduce topsoil saturation (waterlogging) Cultivate and drill across the slope Prevent / reduce the creation of flow pathways Reduce soil compaction Loosen compacted soil layers on arable land Improve soil structure on grassland

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Links to: Link details Item Reduce soil erosion from arable fields Reduced soil erosion from grassland or grazed fields Reduce the amount of manure washed off fields into watercourses Reduce flooding

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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Friday 30 October 2009