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| Løes, Anne-Kristin; Katsoulas, Nikolaos; Caceres, Rafaela; de Cara, Manuel; Cirvilleri, Gabriella; Kir, Alev; Knebel, Lucas; Malinska, Krystyna; Oudshoorn, Frank; Raskin, Ben; Rayns, Francis; Valleix, Sophie; Schmutz, Ulrich. |
| The use of contentious inputs linked to plant protection, and the use of peat, plastic and fertilisers used in growing have been mapped in selected organically produced crops in 10 countries across Europe. This report refers the output of this mapping. It shows that organic production has not come very far to phase out peat or plastic. The consumption of these materials seems to be quite comparable to non-organic production systems.The main utilisation of peat is for production of young plants (transplants). Most organic growers purchase plants e.g. for citrus, olives and grafted tomatoes and the growing media has usually a high content of peat. Vegetable transplants are also commonly produced by special growers. Peat is also used for casing layers for... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Greenhouses and coverings Breeding; Genetics and propagation Weed management Farm nutrient management Evaluation of inputs. |
| Ano: 2018 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/34357/1/D5_1%20O%2B%20Current%20use%20of%20contentious%20inputs%20WP5%20SOIL.pdf |
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