Improve soil structure on arable land

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Minimal tillage Cover crop after harvest through the winter Increase soil organic matter on arable land Avoid mechanical field operations on arable land when the soil is waterlogged Loosen compacted soil layers on arable land Undertake mechanical field operations on arable land when the soil is waterlogged Zero tillage

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Links to: Link details Item Decrease surface run-off / increase infiltration Increase vegetative uptake of nutrients by arable crops

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