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Characterisation of Pilot farms (soils, management and pedo-climate)

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This document describes the characterization of the pilot farms and includes a detailed analysis of their soil characteristics, management practices, and pedoclimatic conditions.Farms were characterized using comprehensive datasets including climate, soil, and crop management information collected from both international databases and field data. Climatic data such as temperature and precipitation were obtained from global climate databases, while soil properties were analysed regionally, focusing on factors such as soil texture and organic matter content, which are directly related to soil carbon stock. Crop management practices, including fertilizer and pest control strategies, were documented through detailed farm surveys. The interaction between soil and local climatic conditions provides a deeper understanding of how farms adapt to and are affected by environmental change, enabling the development of tailoredsolutions for sustainable carbon farming.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14245635

Authors: Vanino, Silvia, Nino, Pasquale, De Leo, Simonetta, Farina, Roberta, Baratella, Valentina

Language: English

Topic: Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Zero hunger, Life on land

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

Award: G5828267633