{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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Document available online at: https://relacs-project.eu/resources/practical-guidelines/
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 |
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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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