{Tool} How to successfully convert to organic arable farming. [Bio-Umstellung - Erfolgreich in den Bioackerbau starten.] Creator(s): Fischl, Martin; Surböck, Andreas and Kranzler, Andreas. Issuing Organisation(s): LFI - Ländliches Fortbildungsinstitut Österreich. OK-Net Arable Leaflets and guidelines. (2017)
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Summary
The leaflet addresses farmers who are interested in conversion to organic arable farming. Information includes contact points for workshops and advisory services, legal provisions and organic certification bodies. The process of conversion has to be well organized; therefore, crop rotation and cultivation planning is described. Furthermore, readers will find initial information about nutrient supply and mechanical weed management. Finally, the basic funding opportunity for organic farming is presented. The leaflet provides an overview as well as many further links and contacts.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Learn how to successfully convert to organic arable farming! |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Challenges of conversion to organic farming |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Basic information about all aspects of conversion - cultivation, legal framework, funding opportunities |
| Country: | Austria |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Theme: | Soil quality and fertility, Nutrient management, Pest and disease control, Weed management, Crop specific |
| Keywords: | arable farming, conversion to organic farming, crop management, organic farming, weed management |
| Keywords: | arable farming, conversion to organic farming, crop management, organic farming, weed management, plant disease control |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English arable farming http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36528 English crop management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_16094 English conversion factors http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_51e9f45d English weed control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8345 English soil quality http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_a9645d28 English soil fertility http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7170 English nutrient management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_330697 English pest control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5726 English plant disease control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5960 English crops http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1972 |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Production systems Soil Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection Knowledge management > Education, extension and communication Crop husbandry > Weed management Farming Systems > Farm nutrient management Knowledge management |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net Arable > Selected tools Austria > FiBL Austria European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net Arable Austria > Other organizations |
| Related Links: | http://www.bio-net.at, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/31007 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 31007 |
| Deposited On: | 20 Jan 2017 09:00 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 12:31 |
| Document Language: | German/Deutsch |
| Status: | Published |
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