Change crop rotation to ensure longer soil cover

Implementation

Mid term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Northern
Northern

Weather event addressed

Drought
Spring
Floods / Heavy rainfall
Fall

Farming system

CEREAL CROPS
All crops

Description of the measure

More winter crops, shorter fallow period, introduction of catch- and covercrops

Comments on sustainability

Potentially more workload. Minimized soil erosion, improved carbon and nutrient storage