Piling up of soil
Implementation
Mid 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
Ridge plantings
Description of the measure
Reducing the erosion risk by piling up the soil in the rows
Comments on sustainability
Ridging of the soil horizontally to the main ridge in e.g. a potato field reduces the risk of soil erosion caused by heavy precipitations. The topsoil is kept on the field and the rainwater can infiltrate. This also prevents the run off of nutrients and pesticides. A further working step is necessary (fuel, working hour). For the special technique an investment and technical advice may be needed.