(bio)solarisation: soil treatment with organic matter for pest control
Biosolarisation with organic matter boosts soil fertility and controls pests in intensive agriculture
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Detail description
Solarisation uses transparent plastic film to heat soil and reduce pests, improving soil health and fertility. Biosolarisation adds organic matter to enhance effectiveness. This method is effective in Mediterranean climates but adaptable to other regions, suitable for intensive farming. Promoted by BEST4SOIL and detailed by Organic Farm Knowledge, it supports sustainable soil management.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Spain, Switzerland
- Authors
- Miguel de Cara García, Vincent Michel
- Purpose
- Implement best practices, Support decision-making and strategic planning
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Apr 03, 2026
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- OK-Net EcoFeed
- License
- Other
- Keywords