Winter field peas as green manure for nitrogen supply in crop rotations

Winter field peas as green manure enhance soil nitrogen and support sustainable crop rotations

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Detail description

Winter field peas used as green manure in spring improve soil nitrogen by over 100 kg/ha, boosting yields and aiding weed control in maize rotations. This sustainable practice supports nutrient management on livestock-free farms and is backed by the DiverIMPACTS project.

Contribution detail info

Project

OK-Net EcoFeed

Organic Knowledge Network on Monogastric Animal Feed

Location
Switzerland
Authors
Tobias Gelencsér, Hansueli Dierauer, Malgorzarta Conder, Gilles Weidmann, Martin Koller
Purpose
Other, Adopt innovative practices

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