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Soil organic matter (Best4Soil Factsheet)

{Tool} Soil organic matter (Best4Soil Factsheet). Creator(s): Grand, Alfred and Michel, Vincent. Issuing Organisation(s): Best4Soil, Landwirtschaft Grand, Agroscope. Best4Soil Factsheet. (2020)

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Document available online at: https://www.best4soil.eu/factsheets/18


Summary in the original language of the document

This tool explains the impact of soil organic matter on physical, chemical and biological characteristics. Because some soil organic matter is always lost through farming activity, increasing levels is not only possible, but also necessary, some methods include crop rotation, cover crops and green manures, perennial crops, composts, manures, organic fertilizers, soil amendments, biochar and mob grazing!
This tool is relevant for all practitioners looking to increase the concentration of soil organic matter in their soil.


EPrint Type:Practice tool
Teaser:Increase soil organic matter in your soil and improve many functions!
What problem does the tool address?:Soil consists of different materials. Even if the main fraction is mineral, the organic matter in soil plays a critical role in the functions of a healthy soil.
What solution does the tool offer?:The main functions in soil, such as primary productivity, water purification and regulation, carbon sequestration and regulation, biodiversity and nutrient cycling are all highly dependent on soil organic matter. the level of SOM is not only critical for the soil and the farmer, but also for climate, environment and society as a whole.
Country:Austria, Switzerland
Type of Practice Tool:Leaflets & guidelines
Keywords:cover plants, soil quality, soil organic matter, organic matter, soil fertility, soil functions, soil management, soil improvement
Agrovoc keywords:
Language
Value
URI
English
cover plants
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1936
English
soil quality
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_a9645d28
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soil organic matter
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_35657
English
organic matter
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5387
English
soil fertility
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7170
English
soil functions
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_e5629cbd
English
soil management
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7176
English
soil improvement
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36315
Subjects: Soil > Soil quality
Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions
Research affiliation: European Union > Horizon 2020 > BEST4Soil
Switzerland > Agroscope
Austria > Other organizations Austria
European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:817696
Related Links:https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43417, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43650, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43540, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43541, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43071, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43072, https://www.best4soil.eu/, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/450458396866800, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1501456467064459266
Project ID:ofk
Deposited By: Dietemann, Lauren
ID Code:43417
Deposited On:11 Feb 2022 08:38
Last Modified:02 May 2024 10:32
Document Language:English, German/Deutsch, Danish/Dansk, Bulgarian/български, Czech/Česky, Dutch/Nederlands, Estonian/Eesti, Finnish/Suomea, French/Francais, Greek/Ellinika, Hungarian/Magyar, Italian/Italiano, Lithuanian/Lietuvos, Latvian/Lettish/Latviesu, Polish/Polski, Portuguese/Portugues, Romanian/Română, Spanish/Español, Serbian/српски језик, Slovak/Slovenčina, Slovenian/Slovenski Jezik, Swedish/Svenska
Status:Published

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