8287: Multi-functional roles of grassland in organic farming systems
(2002) Multi-functional roles of grassland in organic farming systems . Paper presented at UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, Aberystwyth, 26-28 March 2002; Published in Powell, Jane and et al., , Eds. Proceedings of the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, page pp. 75-80. Organic Centre Wales, Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth.
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Summary
This report was presented at the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference. Grassland supports commodity production and maintenance of soil fertility, as well as environmental, economic and social functions beyond the farm. These include biodiversity and landscape; soil, air and water quality; recreation, rural employment and social benefits. This paper discusses whether organic grassland management delivers benefits, compared with other farming systems, within this multifunctional context, and how future land-use systems might meet a wider range of objectives.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | Colloquium of organic researchers; COR; organic farming; biodiversity; nutrients; multifunctional; farming systems |
| Subject Areas: | "Organics" in general Farming Systems |
| Research affiliation: | UK UK > Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER) UK > Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR) > COR 2002 UK > Other organizations |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 8287 |
| Contact: | OCW, |
| Deposited On: | 23 October 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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