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The aim of this manuscript was to develop a methodology for the assessment of the sustainability of improving cropping systems (SICS) . For this purpose, a decision tree based on ...

A high resolution spatial assessment of topsoil Zn concentrations • Mean Zn concentration is 47 mg kg −1. • One percent of all samples had concentrations above 167 mg kg −1. • texture and pH are most important drivers for the variation in topsoil Zn. • Highest Zn concentrations are found near Zn deposits ...

Environmental quality is a major political concern and the important role of the is widely recognized. However, still has an important role to play in translating good intentions into policies supporting the implementation of innovative management procedures that can ensure sustainable production systems in harmony with nature.

conservation started to gain political attention during the last decade of the 20th Century and it became rapidly obvious that conservation was a complex issue, particularly , where long historical development has had a deep impact on resources (Imeson et al., 2006). Due to the potential of for ...

Figure Estimated erosion by water Calculated by the Revised Universal Loss Equation (RUSLE). While the overall patterns of erosion are generally sound, the validation of erosion data can be challenging.

Downloadable! compaction (SC) is a major threat for agriculture that affects many ecosystem functions, such as water and air circulation in soils, root growth, and crop production.

loss occurs not because of any lack of knowledge on how to protect soils, but a lack in policy governance. The average rate of loss by sheet and rill erosion is 2·46 Mg ha −1 yr −1. To mitigate the impacts of erosion, the Union's Common Agricultural Policy has introduced conservation measures which reduce ...

degradation is a global concern, decreasing the ’s ability to perform a multitude of functions. , one of the leading causes of degradation is unsustainable agricultural practices. Hence, there is a need to explore alternative production systems for enhanced agronomic productivity and environmental performance, such as agroforestry systems (AFS). Given this, the ...

Early systematic mapping dates back to the early times of in the 19th Century and was developed at National scales mostly for taxation purposes. National classification systems emerged out of the various scientific communities active at that time in leading countries like Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, United Kingdom and many others. Different scientific ...