Pest management

FADN farm types taxonomy

Farming category taxonomy

Organic farming: Basic principles and good practices

Scale of application

Field

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Biofertilisers

Avoiding chemical-synthetic pesticides

wisefarmer — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:13:25 +0000

Avoiding chemical-synthetic pesticides

Reducing chemical-synthetic pesticides in agriculture is a form of pest control that seeks to reduce or eliminate the use of synthetic chemical pesticides in favor of more sustainable methods. This can include using natural pest predators, crop rotation, and other alternatives to chemical-based pesticides. These methods are often more environmentally-friendly and can lead to a reduction in the amount of residues in the environment.

wisefarmer Thu, 11/16/2023 - 17:13

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Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy

Specialist olives

Farming category taxonomy

Scale of application

Management and cutting plan of landscape elements

krallattila — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:27:21 +0000

Management and cutting plan of landscape elements

This is a plan to maintain and manage the various components of a farm's landscape. It involves determining which parts of the farm should be cut or trimmed, as well as what should be kept as it is. It also includes deciding when and how to prune, mow, and fertilize the landscape components in order to keep them healthy and looking their best. It refers to the management of hedges, vegetation strips and other landscape elements at a territory scale.

krallattila Fri, 11/17/2023 - 06:27

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Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy

Specialist milk

Specialist sheep and goats

Farming category taxonomy

Scale of application

Landscape

Planting landscape elements

krallattila — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:23:20 +0000

Planting landscape elements

Planting landscape elements in farming refers to the practice of strategically planting vegetation and trees on or around agricultural land to provide a variety of benefits. These elements can include trees and shrubs that can help to provide windbreaks, shade, and provide natural habitat for wildlife. Additionally, planting landscape elements can help reduce soil erosion, help protect soil and water resources, and provide a more efficient use of land.

krallattila Fri, 11/17/2023 - 06:23

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Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy

Specialist sheep and goats

Farming category taxonomy

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/mecha…

Scale of application

Landscape

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Application of microbial plant biostimulants in plant protection

mcsoto — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:36:07 +0000

Application of microbial plant biostimulants in plant protection

Microbial plant biostimulants are a type of organic fertilizer that contain beneficial microorganisms that can help promote healthy plant growth and protect plants from pests and diseases. These microorganisms can be applied to the soil or directly to the plant, and can help improve soil fertility, increase plant vigor, and reduce disease incidence. They can also help improve crop yield by increasing the availability of nutrients and water in the soil, and helping plants to better tolerate stress. Reduction the use of pesticides by using commercially available biostimulant microbes. Some microbes have positive effect in plant protection, as they have biocontrol properties.

mcsoto Mon, 11/13/2023 - 11:36

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Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy

Farming category taxonomy

Scale of application

Relay intercropping

Dora Maricic — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:04:54 +0000

Relay intercropping

Relay intercropping describes a cropping pattern in which the lifecycle of one crop overlaps that of another crop. Relay intercropping is a form of crop rotation where two or more crops are grown together in the same area. This system of planting allows for the use of space more efficiently and encourages the growth of beneficial plants that can improve soil fertility and reduce weed growth. The plants are planted in successive waves, with different crops planted in each wave. This method of planting can also help to increase the diversity of crops grown in an area and reduce pest and disease pressures.

Dora Maricic Thu, 11/09/2023 - 13:04

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Eco-theme taxonomy

Atmosphere

FADN farm types taxonomy

Farming category taxonomy

Scale of application

Intercropping for better soil and water management

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Intercropping

Dora Maricic — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:01:34 +0000

Intercropping

Intercropping means growing two or more crops at the same (or overlapping) time and same area. Also namend mixed cropping or multi cropping

Dora Maricic Thu, 11/09/2023 - 13:01

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Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy

Farming category taxonomy

Scale of application

Organic farming: Basic principles and good practices

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Intercropping grain peas with barley

Biological pest control

Dora Maricic — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:38:18 +0000

Biological pest control

Biological control (or ‘biocontrol’) is the use of living organisms and naturally-sourced (or nature-identical) compounds to control pest and disease populations.
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Dora Maricic Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:38

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Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy

Farming category taxonomy

Organic farming: Basic principles and good practices

Scale of application

Field

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Crop rotation: Practical information

Green manures & cover crops: practical information

Buffer stripes without pesticides

Dora Maricic — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:13:20 +0000

Buffer stripes without pesticides

Vegetative buffers and filter strips are areas of permanent vegetation located within and between agricultural fields and the water courses to which they drain (Helmers et al., 2006). These buffers are intended to intercept and slow runoff, thereby providing water quality benefits.

Dora Maricic Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:13

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Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy

Mixed livestock

Farming category taxonomy

Scale of application

Ecological infrastructures - buffer strips

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Buffer strips

Buffer strips and hedges

Beneficial biocontrol organisms

Dora Maricic — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:33:42 +0000

Beneficial biocontrol organisms

Beneficial biocontrol organisms are living creatures that are used to help control pests and disease in an eco-friendly and natural way. These organisms can include predators, parasites, and other beneficial insects that consume or attack pests, or fungi and bacteria that are used to control plant diseases. Biocontrol organisms can be used to help reduce the use of chemical pesticides and can provide a more sustainable way to manage pests and disease. Control of pests based on introduction of natural enemies or pheromones

Dora Maricic Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:33

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Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy