Hopkins, Alan and Morris, Carol (2002) Multi-functional roles of grassland in organic farming systems. In: Powell, Jane and et al. (Eds.) Proceedings of the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, Organic Centre Wales, Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth, pp. 75-80.
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This report was presented at the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference. Grassland supports commodity production and maintenance of soil fertility, as well as environmental, economic and social functions beyond the farm. These include biodiversity and landscape; soil, air and water quality; recreation, rural employment and social benefits. This paper discusses whether organic grassland management delivers benefits, compared with other farming systems, within this multifunctional context, and how future land-use systems might meet a wider range of objectives.
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. |
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| Type of presentation: | Paper |
| Keywords: | Colloquium of organic researchers; COR; organic farming; biodiversity; nutrients; multifunctional; farming systems |
| Subjects: | "Organics" in general Farming Systems |
| Research affiliation: | UK UK > Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER) UK > Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR) > COR 2002 UK > Other organizations |
| Deposited By: | Powell, Ms Jane |
| ID Code: | 8287 |
| Deposited On: | 23 Oct 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2010 07:33 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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