Green manure and cover crops in organic arable farming

This guide offers practical guidance on selecting, sowing, managing, and terminating green manures and cover crops in organic arable farming. It addresses nitrogen leaching reduction, soil fertility improvement, weed and pest management, and organic matter enhancement. Designed for farmers, it covers species selection, sowing timing, termination methods, and integration into crop rotations. Decision-support tools like tables and schematics are included, along with real-world farm examples illustrating benefits and challenges. Part of the OK-Net Arable project, this 14-page document is published by ITAB – Institute for Organic Agriculture and Food (France) and available in French, English (USA), and Dutch. It supports sustainable soil management and informed decision-making in crop rotations.