Wirkungen des Ökologischen Landbaus auf Bodenerosion

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Soil erosion is often calculated by models. Those are up to now not reflecting the
specific conditions of Organic Agriculture (OA). The aggregate-stabilizing effect of
grass-clover ley, which is a crucial crop for OA, is considered much greater than
implemented in the models. Other factors not included in models include, the effects of
organic instead of mineral fertilizers, the non-use of pesticides and soil cover by
specific crops and weeds. This paper gives a first overview about the modifying effects
of organic farming on soil erosion.