Reduce soil compaction

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Avoid tramlines over winter Reduced poaching by livestock Avoid mechanical field operations on arable land when the soil is waterlogged Undertake mechanical field operations on arable land when the soil is waterlogged Zero tillage Use low ground pressure tyres/wheels on machinery

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Links to: Link details Item Decrease surface run-off / increase infiltration Soil remains aerobic Deep soil disturbance is avoided Increase in earthworm population

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