Summary
This 2019 analysis synthesises data from multiple long-term Swiss agricultural experiments to quantify soil organic carbon (SOC) losses across diverse farming systems and management practices. The paper uses established experimental sites to characterise how different agricultural management approaches have affected SOC dynamics over extended periods. The findings contribute to understanding of SOC trends under real-world agricultural conditions and inform management decisions aimed at soil carbon conservation.
UK applicability
The results are likely relevant to UK temperate farming systems, particularly where soil types, climate, and management practices overlap with Swiss conditions. However, application would require consideration of differences in rainfall, soil texture, and regional agronomic practices between Switzerland and the UK.
Key measures
Soil organic carbon (SOC) concentration and/or stocks; management practice variables; temporal trends in SOC across long-term experiments
Outcomes reported
The study examined changes in soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks over time across multiple long-term agricultural experiments in Switzerland, spanning a range of management practices. As suggested by the title, the research documented losses of SOC under various farming systems and management regimes.
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