Soil Protection and Crop Rotation in Swiss Organic Farming

Soil protection and crop rotation in low and livestock-free organic farming: practical guidelines

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Detail description

Compliance with grassland proportions in crop rotations is essential for low and livestock-free organic farms in Switzerland. These farms must follow strict soil protection and crop rotation rules beyond legal requirements, ensuring long-term fertility, clean groundwater, and ecosystem services. Guidelines from Bio Suisse and Demeter support sustainable practices in arable, vegetable, and herb farming through practical, science-based methods.

Contribution detail info

Project

OK-Net EcoFeed

Organic Knowledge Network on Monogastric Animal Feed

Location
Switzerland
Authors
Jeremias Niggli, Samuel Hauenstein, Daniel Böhler, Anja Vieweger
Purpose
Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and guidelines, Implement best practices

File type
document
Created on
Apr 03, 2026
Origin language
German
Official project website
OK-Net EcoFeed
License
Other