Taylor, Dick; Younie, David; Coutts, Michael; Matheson, Stella and Mayer, Claus (2002) Experiences with designing and managing organic rotation trials. 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. 37-42.
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This report was presented at the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference. Practical problems encountered in two long-term organic rotation trials at Aberdeen and Elgin are discussed. Compromises have had to be made in designing and managing the trials: how to include livestock and measure output, plot size, marking and fencing, discards and paths, replication, rotation length, randomisation of crop sequence, site uniformity, manoeuvrability of machines, soil compaction and exposure to pest damage.
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. |
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| Type of presentation: | Paper |
| Keywords: | Colloquium of Organic Researchers; COR; rotation; design; management; farmingsystems |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions Farming Systems Crop husbandry |
| Research affiliation: | UK UK > Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR) > COR 2002 UK > Other organizations UK > Scottish Rural Colleges (SRUC - previously SAC) |
| Deposited By: | Powell, Ms Jane |
| ID Code: | 8343 |
| 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| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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