Planned start date: 01.03.2023
Planned end date: 31.12.2027
As part of this project, an attempt is made to evaluate the graduated use of meadows with data. For this purpose, plots of both intensively used and newly created, species-rich meadows are compared with each other. The aim is to evaluate how the graduated use of grassland can increase the overall yield on an organic grassland farm and at the same time add value for floristic biodiversity.
In addition to this central attempt at graduated grassland use, it is also important to optimize the basic feed on the more intensively managed organic areas, as this ensures the economic viability of the companies. In an experiment, the question is being investigated as to how a dense turf can be improved by early sowing of meadow bluegrass. This is intended to improve both the yield and the density of the turf, which is an essential protective measure for organic farms against unwanted weed infestation.
A third plot trial is specifically aimed at promoting fodder legumes on pure grassland farms. The aim is to compare a wide variety of methods of cultivating clover grass, which are intended to help the organic farm bring nitrogen and thus fertilizer into the operating cycle.
