Increase in earthworm population

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Minimal tillage Zero tillage Reduce soil compaction

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Links to: Link details Item Maintain/improve physical soil status Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Invertebrates - reduce other impacts Decrease the rapid transfer of pesticides into drainage systems Reduce topsoil saturation (waterlogging)

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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