Influence of Karstic Soils and Microclimate on Soil Quality and Resilience in Organic Olive and Sour Cherry Production in the Makarska Region
The Makarska highlands in southern Croatia are characterized by a specific microclimate and extremely rocky soils, distinguishing agricultural production in this region from other parts of Croatia. These two factors create unique conditions for sustainable and organic...
First Swedish Carbon Credit Standard with Biochar Rewards Farmers and Improves Soil Health
A new carbon credit standard developed through the project Kolsänksrätter med biokol is opening exciting opportunities for Swedish farmers: better soil quality and a new income stream. The first carbon credits under this standard are being verified and issued during...
Good Practice on Soil Quality nº18: Biochar as soil amendment
Biochar is used as a soil amendment due to its properties of storing water and nutrients. It is also a carbon sink and can thereby be sold as a carbon credit, giving the farmer an additional revenue stream. Biochar is applied on or in the soil, can be applied together...
Research Innovation on Soil Quality nº17: Quality fodder – Quality manure – Quality soil
Changing the crop rotation towards more grass (single, multispecies, with legumes) in a fodder producing agricultural system for cattle production will positively benefit soil quality by breaking monoculture (or dominance) silage maize, a crop with very low...
Good Practice on Soil Quality nº16: Preventing and resolving soil compaction
The prevention of soil compaction by reducing the load per cm² of soil and by taking care of the soil’s carrying capacity is very important because the resolving of deep soil compaction (compaction just below the topsoil, 30-50 cm) is difficult. Resolving of deep soil...
Research Innovation on Soil Quality nº15: Possibilities of using biogas digestate plants as fertilizers and soil improvers
Fertilizer trials will be set up on agricultural land OPGs on three crops in crop rotation/rotation: maize, winter wheat, and Italian ryegrass. Before setting up the experiment, soil samples will be taken in the planned areas in order to determine the initial state,...
Good Practice on Soil Quality nº14: Bioashes for advanced agri-food production & soil fertility
The utilization of bioashes in Croatia presents a valuable opportunity for sustainable disposal and agroforestry applications. These alkaline byproducts, derived from forest biomass plants, can effectively address the challenge of acidic soil (pH < 6) by enhancing...
Good Practice on Soil Quality nº13: Crop rotation
Crop rotation is an important factor in maintaining and improving soil health. Continuously growing the same crop over multiple years can lead to an increase in soilborne diseases, as pathogens specific to that crop are given the opportunity to multiply. When a...