Conversion to organic production
Implementation
Long term
Sustainability components
- GHG emissions
- Air quality
- Soil
- Water
- Biodiversity
- Animal welfare
- Economic
- Social
- Technical feasibility
Climate risk region
Continental
Weather event addressed
All
Farming system
CEREAL CROPS
All crops
Description of the measure
Diverse crop rotation, legumes, no pesticides and mineral fertiliser use
Comments on sustainability
Organic production has positive effects on biodiversity, soil structure and water quality due to the diverse production system that includes legumes. No pesticides and less nutrients are washed into the ground/surface water (max. 2 Livestock units/ha). The GHG emissions per produced unit is mostly not improved due to the lower yields. After the conversion time, better market prices can be reached. Agricultural advice is recommended.