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Response of soil biota to agricultural management practices: A systematic quantitative meta-data-analysis and method selection framework
Full text linkSoil organisms are vital to soil health, however, their inclusion in monitoring frameworks remains limited. Yet, it is well-known that agricultural management practices distinctively affect soil biota and the functions that they support. In this paper, we systematically evaluated the impact of management practices related to carbon and nutrient, vegetation, pest and disease and soil management, as well as grazing management on soil biota. Using a meta-data analysis approach, we systematically reviewed meta-analyses to quantify management practice(s) effects on soil biological actors, including macrofauna, mesofauna, microfauna, and the microbiome. We identified and screened 698 articles, of which 90 meta-analyses remained eligible after quality control and redundancy analysis, giving rise to a total of 790 pairwise combinations supported by 74′526 observations. In this paper, we demonstrate how specific management practices impact specific soil biota, which in turn may also influence soil processes and functions that these soil biota support. We reveal key knowledge gaps, particularly concerning the soil meso- and macrofauna, but also soil protists. Our study demonstrates which agricultural practices may support or diminish soil biology, providing much needed guidance on the selection of sustainable farming approaches, such as reduced tillage, organic fertilization, cover cropping, and intercropping. Lastly, we introduce a “Utility-Robustness” scoring system for soil actors, using a systematic framework to inform biological indicator selection tailored to specific management contexts. This fully transparent approach is designed to remain adaptable and expandable in the coming years, as new data and insights emerge
Erweiterung und ackerbauliche Auswertung der Praxiserhebungen und -untersuchungen im Rahmen des modellhaften Demonstrationsnetzwerks feinsamige Leguminosen der Eiweißpflanzenstrategie
Full text linkVon 2019 bis 2023 wurde deutschlandweit der praktische Anbau von kleinkörnigen Leguminosen untersucht. Dabei wurde eng mit dem im Rahmen der Eiweißpflanzenstrategie des Bundes geförderten Netzwerkprojekt KleeLuzPlus kooperiert. Wesentliche Ziele des Projekts waren a) die Identifizierung und Gewichtung wesentlicher, ackerbaulicher Einflussfaktoren auf den Anbauerfolg in der Praxis; b) Ableitung von standortabhängigen Optimierungsstrategien im Anbau. Bei insgesamt 332 Beständen mit kleinkörnigen Leguminosen auf 37 konventionell und 29ökologisch wirtschaftenden Betrieben wurden Boden- und Pflanzenparameter erfasst. Auch die Bewirtschaftung, erhoben durch das Netzwerk, und Witterungsdaten wurden einbezogen. Die Auswertung erfolgte mit statistischen Verfahren und Einzelfallanalysen. Die per Handernte ermittelten mittleren, jährlichen Trockenmasseerträge von grasreichen Beständen betrugen 89 dt/ha, von rotkleedominanten Beständen 98 dt/ha und von luzernedominanten Beständen 105 dt/ha. Als wesentliche Ertragsfaktoren wurden u. a. die Wasserversorgung, der Erfolg der Bestandesetablierung und die Verfügbarkeit von Bodennährstoffen identifiziert. Von den Schnitten eines Jahres erlangte im Mittel der erste Schnitt den höchsten Ertrag. Der Leguminosenanteil variierte von 0 bis 100 % und lag im Mittel der Schnitte bei 70 %. Die Zusammensetzung des Saatguts war dabei nur ein Faktor unter mehreren. Einen positiven Einfluss auf den Leguminosenanateil hatten u. a. auch eine gelungene Bestandesetablierung, Frühjahrs- oder frühe Sommersaat und keine oder geringe Stickstoffdüngung. Übers Jahr nahm der Leguminosenanteil im Mittel zu. Die Futtermittelqualität streute in einem weiten Bereich. Im frischen Erntegut lag der Rohproteingehalt im Mittel bei 193 g/kg TM, der Energiegehalt bei 5,8 MJ NEL/g TM. Wichtigste Faktoren waren beim Rohprotein der Leguminosenanteil und der Schnitttermin, bei der Energie der Schnitttermin. Weitere Faktoren hatten einen geringeren Einfluss
Report on Assortment Change and Active Marketing Effects on Demand Pattern
Full text linkThis research aligns with the European Union’s Farm to Fork Strategy by investigating effective marketing strategies to stimulate consumer demand for organic products. With the EU aims to transition 25% of agricultural land to organic production by 2030, influencing consumer purchasing behaviour is as crucial as expanding organic farming itself. The study examines four key marketing interventions, information labels, social norm nudges, assortment changes, and brand strategy adjustments, through a realistic online supermarket experiment that mirror near real world shopping conditions. This report reveals that information labels, particularly a potential “EU Climate Label,” are unlikely to deter consumers from choosing organic products but promote their appeal. That is, when organic products carried the hypothetical new climate label consumers were more likely to pick them up in the supermarket experiments. These findings support the idea that sustainability initiatives may work in harmony rather than conflict the Farm to Fork Strategy. Exposure to social norm cues in organic purchasing decisions, intended to leverage societal behaviours and expectations, yielded mixed results. This research does not provide conclusive evidence supporting the sustained effectiveness of social norms cues in promoting organic buying behaviour over time. Instead, social norms appear to function primary as intermediate drivers of behaviour
change, suggesting at most the potential of being integrated into broader marketing strategies that aim to resonate with societal values and cultural contexts. Assortment adjustments emerge as an effective strategy for influencing consumer organic buying behaviour. Increasing the variety of available organic product options significantly boosts their selection by consumers. Notably, when the organic assortment increased to matching that of conventional products, consumers responded with a 45% increase in organic product purchases, despite facing a typical price markup of around 20-50%. This demonstrates that when consumers are presented with a wider range of organic products, they are more likely to find options that appeal to them and are willing to make purchase. Hence, retailers are encouraged to expand organic assortments to make organic options more accessible. Brand strategy changes, particularly the use of private label premium branding over conventional private-label budget or conventional premium branding, is another strategy which tested effective in driving consumers’ organic product purchases. The results suggest that premium branding
cues effectively reinforce consumer confidence, especially in markets where price premiums might otherwise deter purchases. By aligning private label brand strategies with premium branding cues, retailers have the power to enhance the perceived value of organic product alternatives and differentiate them from conventionally branded alternatives.
In conclusion, this report underscores the pivotal role of marketing strategies in promoting organic consumption. By integrating strategic marketing elements such as informational cues, optimised product assortments, and refined brand strategies, stakeholders can effectively increase consumer choices of organic products in supermarket settings. However, coordinated efforts among policymakers, retailers, and marketers will be key in designing interventions that not only exploit short-term organic purchases but align with the EU’s broader sustainability goals, contributing to the successful realisation of the EU’s organic farming objectives by 2030
Podcast: Pestizide im Wein, muss das sein? | FiBL Focus
No full textPestizidrückstände in einem schönen Glas Wein, das man gerade trinkt – das möchte man gerne vermeiden. In dieser Podcast-Folge von FiBL Focus klären wir, unter welchen Umständen es zu Pestizidrückständen in der Flasche kommen kann. Und wie man es verhindern kann
Maîtriser les vers avec la gestion de la pâture
No full textLes vers gastro-intestinaux peuvent détériorer fortement les performances et la santé des petits ruminants, mais aussi celles des jeunes bovins. Vu que l’utilisation intensive de vermifuges peut favoriser la formation de résidus et de résistances, la maîtrise des vers devrait se faire avec le moins possible d'anthelminthiques
La tradition à la rencontre de la pratique: variétés rares de courges
No full textEn 2024, le FiBL a testé cinq variétés traditionnelles de courges sur des exploitations bio dans diverses régions de Suisse dans le cadre d’un projet pratique de quatre ans. L’étude variétale a fourni des résultats très intéressants sur le rendement, la sensibilité aux maladies, l’aptitude à la conservation et la commercialisation régionale
Reduzierte Bodenbearbeitung - Umsetzung im biologischen Landbau
No full textDas Merkblatt beschreibt die Vor- und Nachteile der reduzierten Bodenbearbeitung im biologischen Landbau. Es vergleicht die verschiedenen Verfahren und Maschinen und gibt Empfehlungen für den Einstieg. Für zu erwartende Schwierigkeiten werden geeignete Lösungen aufgezeigt. Eine Einschätzung aus wissenschaftlicher Sicht ordnet die Auswirkungen der reduzierten Bodenbearbeitung auf den Bodenhumusgehalt und das Klima ein
VITIFIT-Konferenz: Was tun gegen Falschen Mehltau im Bio-Weinbau?
Full text linkMit dem Projekt VITIFIT geht Ende 2025 das bisher größte deutsche Praxisforschungsprojekt im Öko-Weinbau zu Ende. In dem fast siebenjährigen Projekt haben sich alle führenden Einrichtungen der deutschen Weinbauforschung mit Öko-Anbauverbänden sowie Praxispartnern aus Wirtschaft und Öko-Weinbau zu einem Verbundprojekt zusammengeschlossen
SCOOP: Developing intercropping systems with camelina to increase the yield and quality parameters of local underutilized crops
Full text linkSCOOP intercropping trials have been carried in four countries (Italy, Poland, Turkey and Bulgaria) across two to three growing seasons, either in autumn and spring sowing, according to specific local needs. Camelina has been grown with different underutilized crops, such as pulses, spices, and minor cereals, as identified within the interaction with local farmers carried out in WP1, living lab activities. In particular, in Italy camelina has been grown with pea, lentil, chickpea, naked oat; in Poland camelina has been grown with flax, pea, red lentil and spelt; in Turkey camelina has been grown with fenugreek, coriander and buckwheat; and in Bulgaria camelina has been grown with pea and vetch. All trials have been carried out in certified organic fields, and arranged in small plots adopting a randomized experimental design. The presented results are the first available for camelina intercropping systems with underutilized crops across different locations and obtained in multi-year field trials. Camelina and companion crops were able to provide satisfactory yield and the intercropping systems provided more stable yields across locations and years, compared to the respective sole-crop, confirming the great potential for these types of cropping systems under organic farming
Development of Organic High-Quality Rye and Lupin for Human Consumption (RUPIN)
Full text linkPoster presenting the project RUPIN at the International Symposium on Rye Breeding & Genetics 2025. The project aims to improve the quality and yield of rye and lupin culti-vars specifically suited for organic farming. With its high fiber content, rye is ideal for whole grain products, yet current methods for assessing its baking quality are inadequate. Therefore, this project aims to improve the rye quality for human consumption and develop cultivars suitable for organic farming