Row crop cultivation with cover crop nitrogen fixation for yield stability

Improve nitrogen supply and reduce leaching in organic row crops using cover cropping and strategic planting

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Detail description

Improved DESCRIPTION: Organic row crop systems benefit from increased row spacing and early underseeding to enhance nitrogen-fixing cover crop establishment. These practices improve nitrogen supply, reduce leaching, and suppress weeds, leading to more stable and higher yields over time. Supported by research and tools from the Organic Farm Knowledge platform, this approach strengthens soil fertility and crop resilience in sustainable rotations.

Contribution detail info

Project

OK-Net EcoFeed

Organic Knowledge Network on Monogastric Animal Feed

Location
Denmark
Authors
Inger Bertelsen, Maja Eline Petersen
Purpose
Support decision-making and strategic planning, Implement best practices

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


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