Green manure fallows

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

Floods / Heavy rainfall
Fall
Intense frost / Late frost
Winter

Farming system

CEREAL CROPS
All crops

Description of the measure

Green manure fallows are used to improve soil and secure availability of fields prepared for seeding in time

Comments on sustainability

Higher quality and quantity of the crop the next coming seasons should be sufficient to compensate for the loss of profit during the season