@inproceedings{orgprints11864, author = {Maria Wivstad and Henrik Naetterlund}, title = {Learning in context ? improved nutrient management in arable cropping systems through participatory research}, year = {2008}, keywords = {Participatory research, sustainability, organic farming, nutrient management, organic fertilisers}, abstract = {Participatory research (PR) provides opportunities to build knowledge relevant to site-specific farms conditions. This study used a PR approach to develop nutrient management strategies in stockless organic farming. A thorough problem identification process was carried out and the problem prioritised was how to combine preceding crop effects with fertilisation strategy in crop rotations. On-farm fertiliser (biogas digestion residues, chicken manure and meat-bone meal) experiments were conducted in spring wheat and winter rapeseed. Significant yield responses were achieved in spring wheat, up to 1200 kg ha-1, and they were higher than in rapeseed. The implications of the results for nutrient management at crop rotation level are discussed.}, url = {https://orgprints.org/id/eprint/11864/} }