Summary
This 2024 paper presents a systematic benchmarking framework designed to standardise soil health assessment across Danish agricultural systems. The authors developed and applied standardised measurement protocols to establish baseline indicators for future soil health evaluations, providing a reproducible methodology for comparative assessments across farming contexts. The framework is intended to support evidence-based soil management and monitoring at both farm and regional scales.
UK applicability
The benchmarking framework and standardised protocols developed for Danish conditions may be partially transferable to UK agricultural soils, particularly for temperate maritime climates in southern and central regions. However, UK soil diversity, regional variation in land use, and existing monitoring infrastructure (e.g. Defra's Countryside Survey) would require framework adaptation for direct application.
Key measures
Soil health indicators (physical, chemical, and biological properties); benchmarking criteria; standardised assessment protocols
Outcomes reported
The study developed and demonstrated a systematic benchmarking framework for evaluating soil health using multiple indicators across Danish agricultural soils. The framework provides standardised methods for future soil health assessments and comparisons across farming systems.
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