From the very beginning, healthy soil was central to organic farming, and especially organic arable farming. Changes in growth factors due to climate change, but above all fluctuations in weather patterns between years and even within a single year, are making planned operations increasingly impossible. Drought, for example, has become an annual issue – but the timing is unpredictable.
Nevertheless, increasing soil fertility requires a clear strategy, many farm-specific considerations, and input that sometimes comes at the expense of short-term yields. A single measure can be part of the solution for a farm. Simply reducing or completely eliminating tillage is not wrong.
But soil fertility is influenced by soil biology, soil chemistry , and soil physics . The diversity of measures, the integration of soil fertility and economic viability—in short, a holistic view—helps us to actively address the challenges of climate change.
In this podcast, you will learn about the practical results on the topic of "organic farming in times of climate change" in brief - simply listen or watch:
In this podcast episode, Dr. Andreas Steinwidder talks with Heinz Köstenbauer about the most important questions surrounding organic farming in times of climate change – just take a look:
Weiterführende Unterlagen:
- The technical brochure on climate change adaptation, based on the podcast series, contains short and informative technical articles for further reading and
- Supplementary sets of slides for teaching and consulting in all agricultural areas.
