Reduced Tillage (FiBL Factsheet)

{Tool} Reduced Tillage (FiBL Factsheet). [Reduzierte Bodenbearbeitung (FiBL Merkblatt).] Creator(s): Hegglin, Django; Clerc, Maurice and Dierauer, Hansueli. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. FiBL-Merkblatt. (2014)

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Summary in the original language of the document

Reduced tillage can significantly contribute to soil quality and fertility.
By avoiding a deep and intense loosening of the soil, the soil structure and soil biology is better conserved and humus decomposition is slowed down. Furthermore, the load capacity, erosion sensitivity and water household of the soil are improved.
However, avoiding the use of a plough brings certain challenges, especially in organic farming. For example, weed pressure can increase or nutrient supply can become insufficient.
This leaflet shows benefits and challenges of reduced tillage. It presents various methods, application examples and machines that are suitable for a sustainable soil treatment in organic farming.

Summary translation

Das Merkblatt zeigt Vorteile und Herausforderungen der reduzierten Bodenbearbeitung. Es stellt verschiedene Verfahren, Anwendungsbeispiele und Maschinen vor und erläutert die Rahmenbedingungen für den Bezug von Direktzahlungen im Rahmen des Ressourceneffizienzprogrammes des Bundes.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Reduced tillage is challenging, but you’ll benefit from it!
What problem does the tool address?:	Soil degradation through ploughing
What solution does the tool offer?:	Reduced tillage, lower cultivation depth
Country:	Switzerland
Type of Practice Tool:	Leaflets & guidelines
Theme:	Soil quality and fertility, Weed management
Keywords:	arable crops, arable farming, carbon sequestration, humus balance, mechanical weed control, perennial weed, reduced tillage, weed management
Keywords:	arable crops, arable farming, carbon sequestration, conservation tillage, humus balance, mechanical weed control, perennial weeds, reduced tillage, minimum tillage, weed control, soil fertility, soil quality
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English arable farming http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36528 English minimum tillage http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_32734 English perennial weeds http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5697 English weed control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_24200 English humus http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3693 English carbon sequestration http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_331583 English soil fertility http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7170 English soil quality http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_a9645d28
Subjects:	Crop husbandry > Soil tillage Soil Crop husbandry > Weed management
Research affiliation:	European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net Arable > Selected tools Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Knowledge exchange > Advice Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Sustainability > Climate European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net Arable European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/31128, https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1652-bodenbearbeitung.html
Project ID:	ofk
Deposited By:	Willer, Dr. Helga
ID Code:	31128
Deposited On:	20 Jan 2017 19:03
Last Modified:	02 May 2024 10:32
Document Language:	German/Deutsch
Status:	Published

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