Less tillage, more soil life: Johannes Zauner on humus build-up, direct seeding and sustainable agriculture:
How can agriculture be sustainable, economical and climate-friendly at the same time? In this episode of “Agricultural Science – Knowledge in Brief”, Dr. Andreas Steinwidder speaks with Johannes Zauner BSc from the Lower Austrian Chamber of Agriculture about “Conservation Agriculture”, humus and soil life as well as innovative arable farming systems.
Johannes Zauner combines science and practice like few others: On his own farm, he has relied on no-till farming, diverse cover crops, and direct seeding for years. The goal is a living soil with stable yields – even under difficult weather conditions.
In the podcast, he explains why minimal soil disturbance is becoming increasingly important, the role of cover crops, and how farmers can develop more resilient cropping systems step by step. He also discusses his exciting practical results, experiences from the Lower Austrian arable farming working groups, and why soil is far more than just "production area.".
An exciting episode for anyone who wants to think about agriculture in a future-proof way.
Further links:
Working Group on Arable Farming | Lower Austrian Chamber of Agriculture
We bring life to the soil! | Soil.Life
SoilEvolution – The Festival for Soil
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