Phosphorus sources for organic agriculture (RELACS Practice Abstract)

{Tool} Phosphorus sources for organic agriculture (RELACS Practice Abstract). Creator(s): Bünemann, Else K.. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, IFOAM Organics Europe. (2022)

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Summary in the original language of the document

Closing nutrient cycles is at the core of organic agriculture.
Replenishing soil P reserves will prevent deterioration of
soil fertility and sustain good productivity.

Summary translation

Die Schließung von Nährstoffkreisläufen ist das Kernstück der ökologischen Landwirtschaft.
Die Wiederauffüllung der P-Reserven im Boden verhindert eine Verschlechterung der
Bodenfruchtbarkeit verhindern und eine gute Produktivität erhalten.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Closing nutrient cycles by using diversified phosphorus sources in organic agriculture.
What problem does the tool address?:	On many organic farms, especially those without livestock, phosphorus (P) exports through the sale of produce is greater than P imports through fertilisers and purchased animal feed. While soil P reserves from residual fertiliser applied before conversion to organic farming can often deliver P for decades, mining of soils is unsustainable in the long term.
What solution does the tool offer?:	Many bio-resources, such as digestates and composts, contain P from various organic wastes. Wastewater treatment plants are a major sink for P as well. There are many options under development to recycle P from these waste streams. Some are already permitted in organic agriculture.
Country:	Switzerland
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Keywords:	phosphorus, organic fertilizers
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English phosphorus http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5804 English organic fertilizers http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4592
Subjects:	Farming Systems > Farm nutrient management
Research affiliation:	Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Soil > Nutrient management Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Soil > Soil fertility International Organizations > International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements IFOAM > IFOAM Organics Europe European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	773431
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44053, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/40053
Project ID:	ofk
Deposited By:	Rüger, Madelaine Lea
ID Code:	44053
Deposited On:	10 May 2022 15:20
Last Modified:	02 May 2024 10:31
Document Language:	English
Status:	Published

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