Increase soil organic matter on arable land

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Incorporate crop residues Reduce soil organic carbon oxidation on arable land Incorporation of FYM into arable land Include a grass/clover ley during the rotation Do not burn crop residues

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Links to: Link details Item Reduce soil erosion from arable fields Increase carbon sequestration Improve soil structure on arable land Reduce nitrogen mineralisation Pesticides are strongly bound to the soil

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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