9969: Assessment of relative nitrate losses from Organic and Convetional farming systems, based on recent measurements
{PROJECT} Assessment of relative nitrate losses from Organic and Convetional farming systems, based on recent measurements. Runs 01 March 1997 - 31 March 1997. Project leader(s): Unspecified, , ADAS.
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Summary
The objective of this preliminary study is to assess the relative nitrate losses to be expected from organic and conventional farming systems. The study will compare recent measurements made on organic farms (MAFF contract NT1313) with those made on conventional farms within Nitrate Sensitive Areas and, where possible, eleswhere. The report will aim to identify the points in the rotation where differences occur, and to discuss these in the light of the whole farming system.
The comparison is relevant to MAFF's nitrate and environmental policy, since if organic farming reduces nitrate losses significantly compared to conventional farming, on an area basis, it would be worth considering as an option within Nitrate Sensitive Areas or Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, and would carry the added benefit of reduction in pesticide inputs.
| Keywords: | Nitrate Sensitive Areas, Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, environmnetal, policy, nitrate, vegetables, crops |
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| Subject Areas: | Environmental aspects Crop husbandry > Production systems > Pasture and forage crops Crop husbandry > Production systems > Cereals, pulses and oilseeds Crop husbandry > Production systems > Root crops Farming Systems > Farm nutrient management Crop husbandry > Production systems > Vegetables |
| Research affiliation: | UK > ADAS |
| Project ID: | OF0141 |
| Start Date: | 01 March 1997 |
| End Date: | 31 March 1997 |
| Research Programmes and Funders: | UK > Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 9969 |
| Contact: | Defra, R&D Organic Programme |
| Deposited On: | 13 December 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Project description |
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