{Tool} Organic maize. [Biomais.] Creator(s): Dierauer, Hansueli and Gelencsér, Tobias. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. Merkblatt. (2019)
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Document available online at: https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1017-mais.html
Summary
Maize cultivation provides a valuable addition to the feed ration in farms with dairy cows. However, the cultivation of organic maize is challenging and posing risks regarding erosion, leaching of nutrients and soil compaction. Not all sites are suitable for maize cultivation. Therefore, it is important to first study the site before the cultivation.
This leaflet provides some general information on how to cultivate organic maize optimally. Different topics about the needs of maize, the sowing, the right crop rotation and pest management are covered. Finally, there is also some information about economic aspects.
This leaflet was made for farmers that want to begin cultivating organic maize, but it might also be of use to conventional maize farmers. The information about economic aspects are specific to Switzerland.
Summary translation
Die Maiskultur ermöglicht auf Biobetrieben mit Milchkühen eine wertvolle Ergänzung der Futterration. Aber der Anbau von Biomais ist schwierig und mit Risiken bezüglich Erosion, Nährstoffauswaschung und Bodenverdichtung verbunden. Maisproduktion macht nicht an allen Standorten Sinn. Aus diesem Grund ist es wichtig den jeweiligen Standort diesbezüglich zu untersuchen.
Dieses Merkblatt bietet grundlegende Informationen um Mais bestmöglich zu produzieren. Verschiedene Themen zu Mais und seinen Ansprüchen, der Saat, der richtigen Fruchtfolge und Unkraut- sowie Schädlingsregulierung werden behandelt. Schliesslich wird noch über einige wirtschaftliche Aspekte informiert.
Dieses Merkblatt spricht hauptsächlich Landwirte an, welche bereits Biomais anbauen oder damit beginnen möchten. Es kann jedoch auch für konventionelle Maisbauern interessant sein. Die wirtschaftlichen Aspekte sind spezifisch für die Schweiz.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Maize – an energy-rich fodder crop |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Maize cultivation provides a valuable addition to the feed ration in farms with dairy cows. However, the cultivation of organic maize is challenging and posing risks. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | This leaflet provides some general information on how to cultivate organic maize optimally. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Theme: | Crop specific |
| Keywords: | arable farming, crop species, fodder crop, organic farming |
| Keywords: | arable farming, crop species, feed crops, organic agriculture |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English crops http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1972 English feed crops http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2829 English arable farming http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36528 |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Production systems > Root crops |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net Arable > Selected tools Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Knowledge exchange > Advice European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net Arable |
| Related Links: | https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1017-mais.html, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/31993 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 31993 |
| Deposited On: | 15 Nov 2018 08:59 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 12:31 |
| Document Language: | German/Deutsch |
| Status: | Published |
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