Crop rotation at plot level

Implementation

Mid term

Sustainability components

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

Climate risk region

Southern
Southern

Weather event addressed

Drought
Spring
Very high temperatures / Heat wave
Spring and Summer

Farming system

CEREAL CROPS
Cereals, legumes, oilseeds, vegetables

Description of the measure

New or enhanced rotations adapted to expected trends. Plot level: 3 -5 dif. crops (5 ys) incl: cereals, oilseeds, legumes

Comments on sustainability

Better water performance of soils enriched by long and diversified rotation. Reduces the need of inputs (fertilizers and phytosanitaires), then it's a better economic option. May need advisory for new crops.