Reduced tillage between the rows

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
All
Drought
All

Farming system

FRUITS & VINEYARDS
Apple, vineyards

Description of the measure

Conservation tillage (e.g. reduced tillage, mulch seeding) to avoid the turning of the soil.

Comments on sustainability

A reduced soil management improves the soil structure (better water infiltration and water keeping), protects the soil, decreases soil erosion and leaching of nutrients into the ground and surface water. Less field crossings are necessary so less working hours and less fuel is needed. Initial investments are maybe needed or the use of subcontractor services.