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View article: Comparison of nitrogen fertilisation recommendations of West European Countries
Comparison of nitrogen fertilisation recommendations of West European Countries Open
Nitrogen (N) budgets at farm level are influenced by N fertilisation recommendations. In this study, we reviewed and analysed the underlying principles and methods of N fertilisation recommendations in 10 West European countries, to identi…
View article: A new module to simulate surface crop residue decomposition: Description and sensitivity analysis
A new module to simulate surface crop residue decomposition: Description and sensitivity analysis Open
In the agroecosystem, surface crop residues are widely recognized as affecting many processes such as soil water dynamics, crop growth, nitrogen and carbon cycling. For this reason, developing models that simulate the effect of surface res…
View article: Satellite-Based Frost Damage Detection in Support of Winter Cover Crops Management: A Case Study on White Mustard
Satellite-Based Frost Damage Detection in Support of Winter Cover Crops Management: A Case Study on White Mustard Open
Cover crops are grown in order to provide agro-ecological services and must be terminated before planting the subsequent cash crop. Winterkill termination (by frost damage) depends on the interaction between crop frost hardiness, temperatu…
View article: Ensemble modelling, uncertainty and robust predictions of organic carbon in long‐term bare‐fallow soils
Ensemble modelling, uncertainty and robust predictions of organic carbon in long‐term bare‐fallow soils Open
Simulation models represent soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics in global carbon (C) cycle scenarios to support climate‐change studies. It is imperative to increase confidence in long‐term predictions of SOC dynamics by reducing the uncerta…
View article: European survey shows poor association between soil organic matter and crop yields
European survey shows poor association between soil organic matter and crop yields Open
A number of policies proposed to increase soil organic matter (SOM) content in agricultural land as a carbon sink and to enhance soil fertility. Relations between SOM content and crop yields however remain uncertain. In a recent farm surve…
View article: Nitrogen fertilizer value of animal slurries with different proportions of liquid and solid fractions: A 3-year study under field conditions
Nitrogen fertilizer value of animal slurries with different proportions of liquid and solid fractions: A 3-year study under field conditions Open
The plant availability of manure nitrogen (N) is influenced by manure composition in the year of application whereas some studies indicate that the legacy effect in following years is independent of the composition. The plant availability …
View article: Sensitivity analysis of C and N modules in biogeochemical crop and grassland models following manure addition to soil
Sensitivity analysis of C and N modules in biogeochemical crop and grassland models following manure addition to soil Open
Process‐based crop and grassland models estimating carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) dynamics are widely used to investigate best management practices in agriculture. They integrate several processes in a complex structure, but studies where mod…
View article: Nitrogen availability after repeated additions of raw and anaerobically digested <sup>15</sup> N‐labelled pig slurry
Nitrogen availability after repeated additions of raw and anaerobically digested <sup>15</sup> N‐labelled pig slurry Open
Summary Quantifying short‐ and long‐term availability of animal manure nitrogen (N) is of practical interest to ensure adequate crop yield, minimize N pollution and reduce inputs of mineral‐N fertilizer. We measured short‐term carbon (C) a…
View article: Adoption of non-inversion tillage across Europe: Use of a behavioural approach in understanding decision making of farmers
Adoption of non-inversion tillage across Europe: Use of a behavioural approach in understanding decision making of farmers Open
Non-inversion tillage (NIT) is often recommended as a soil conservation measure, protecting soil structure and soil life and preventing erosion. As the adoption of this measure is still below policy targets in many European regions, this s…
View article: Farmers review of Best Management Practices: drivers and barriers as seen by adopters and non-adopters
Farmers review of Best Management Practices: drivers and barriers as seen by adopters and non-adopters Open
During the past decennia, best management practices (BMPs) have been developed in order to maintain or restore soil health which is essential to the sustainability and resilience of the farm. Adoption rates of these practices vary among di…
View article: Sensitivity analysis of C and N modules of crop and grassland models
Sensitivity analysis of C and N modules of crop and grassland models Open
Sensitivity analysis of C and N modules of crop and grassland models. 6th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter ; Harpenden (Royaume Uni)
View article: Improving Access to Research Outcomes for Innovation in Agriculture and Forestry: The VALERIE Project
Improving Access to Research Outcomes for Innovation in Agriculture and Forestry: The VALERIE Project Open
Many excellent results are obtained in agricultural and forestry research projects, but their practical adoption is often limited. The aim of the European project VALERIE is to increase the transfer and application of innovations produced …
View article: Valoriser les résultats de projets de recherche pour des praticiens agricoles innovants en facilitant l’accès à l’information: le projet européen VALERIE
Valoriser les résultats de projets de recherche pour des praticiens agricoles innovants en facilitant l’accès à l’information: le projet européen VALERIE Open
European research projects in agriculture and forestry produce excellent scientific papers. Most of them could contribute to the development of new innovations in Europe but their adoption is still limited. The European project VALERIE (Va…
View article: Barriers and Drivers Towards the Incorporation of Crop Residue in the Soil. Analysis of Italian Farmers’ Opinion With the Theory of Planned Behaviour
Barriers and Drivers Towards the Incorporation of Crop Residue in the Soil. Analysis of Italian Farmers’ Opinion With the Theory of Planned Behaviour Open
Despite the benefits arising from incorporating crop residue in the soil, some farmers decide to burn or sell it. The objective of the work described in this paper was to quantify the adoption of crop residue incorporation by Italian farme…