Deep soil disturbance is avoided

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Do not cultivate land on archaeological sites Minimal tillage Use shallow cultivations (max depth of 10 cm) Do not grow root crops, maize or energy crops Loosen compacted soil layers on arable land Reduce soil compaction Do not sub-soil or mole-plough Prevent the spread of weeds, shrubs, saplings or scrub to avoid damage by roots Zero tillage Cultivate land on archaeological sites Keep outdoor pigs on archaeological sites

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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