8053: Nutrient cycling on organic farms
(2000) Nutrient cycling on organic farms. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England 161:pp. 65-75.
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Summary
This paper examines the sustainability of nutrient cycling on organic farms. After a brief consideration of the principles of nutrient cycling in organic agriculture, data on soil P and K indices and farm nutrient budgets is used to assess the integrity of nutrient cycling, including some consideration of losses to the environment. An attempt is made to assess the wider sustainability of organic farming in the context of the limited amount of recycling possible.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | Cycling, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sustainability, Soil composition |
| Subject Areas: | Soil > Nutrient turnover Soil > Soil quality |
| Research affiliation: | UK > Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 8053 |
| Contact: | Buchan, Mrs Elizabeth |
| Deposited On: | 07 April 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Journal paper |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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