Ridge cultivation for organic cropping systems

{Tool} Ridge cultivation for organic cropping systems. Creator(s): Leitgeb, Friedrich; Surböck, Andreas; Meindl, Peter and Petrasek, Richard. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL Österreich. (2026)

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Summary

This document provides an overview of the principles, benefits, and implementation strategies of ridge cultivation.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Technical note Open Enhancing organic crop performance through improved soil conditions.
What problem does the tool address?:	Ridge cultivation (or ridge tillage) is a soil management strategy intended to influence crop performance by affecting microclimate, soil structure, and root zone conditions.
What solution does the tool offer?:	By altering the spatial arrangement of the soil profile, this technique can enhance water infiltration, aeration, and root development, while also contributing to improved weed and pest management.
Country:	Austria
Type of Practice Tool:	Leaflets & guidelines
Keywords:	soil management, soil quality, soil structure, soil functions, minimum tillage
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English soil management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7176 English soil quality http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_a9645d28 English soil structure http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7196 English soil functions http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_e5629cbd English minimum tillage http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_32734
Subjects:	Soil > Soil quality Crop husbandry > Soil tillage
Research affiliation:	Austria > FiBL Austria European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge European Union > Horizon Europe > OH-FINE
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	101183127
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/58061, https://www.oh-fine.eu/
Project ID:	OFK
Deposited By:	Dietemann, Lauren
ID Code:	58061
Deposited On:	07 Sep 2026 05:11
Last Modified:	07 Sep 2026 05:11
Document Language:	English
Status:	Published

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