Increase carbon sequestration

Type: Outcome

Links from: Item Link details Increase vegetative uptake of nutrients by arable crops Increase soil organic matter on arable land Plant trees / create new woodland Plant a vegetative windbreak between sprayed areas and surrounding environment Convert arable land to extensive grassland Create grassed strips within arable fields Create grassed waterways within arable fields Maintain (or Increase) the area of rough grassland on farms Maintain (or increase) the area of unimproved grassland on farms Plant a vegetative windbreak around greenhouses Increase vegetative uptake of nutrients by grassland Create grassy habitat in corners of arable fields

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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