Goulding, Keith; Stockdale, Elizabeth; Fortune, Sharon and Watson, Christine (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.
| EPrint Type: | Journal paper |
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| Keywords: | Cycling, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sustainability, Soil composition |
| Subjects: | Soil > Nutrient turnover Soil > Soil quality |
| Research affiliation: | UK > Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) |
| Deposited By: | Buchan, Mrs Elizabeth |
| ID Code: | 8053 |
| Deposited On: | 07 Apr 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Aug 2009 16:31 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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