Farmer Perceptions of Silvoarable Systems in Seven European Countries

Graves, Anil; Burgess, Paul J.; Liagre, Fabien; Pisanelli, Andrea; Paris, P.; Moreno, G.; Bellido, Manuel; Mayus, M.; Postma, Merel; Schindler, Barbara; Mantzanas, K.; Papanastasis, V. P.; Dupraz, Christian

doi:10.1007/978-1-4020-8272-6_4

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“…This is while, at same time, food safety and farm resilience are increased, production is diversified, and therefore, the economic and social benefits are increased (Mosquera-Losada et al, 2009b). Recently, AF practices have been promoted by the EU (Council Regulation 1305/ 2013(EU, European Union, 2013) and they have also received favourable evaluations from farmers in Europe (Graves et al, 2009). Silvopastoral systems are the most ancient of AF practices that are used in temperate regions, which are characterised by integrated woody vegetation with forage and livestock production in the same area (Mosquera-Losada et al, 2009b).…”

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confidence: 96%

Sewage sludge stabilisation and fertiliser value in a silvopastoral system developed with Eucalyptus nitens Maiden in Lugo (Spain)

Mosquera‐Losada

Ferreiro-Domínguez²,

Daboussi

et al. 2016

Science of The Total Environment

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Copper (Cu) is one of the heavy metals with highest proportion in sewage sludge. In Europe, sewage sludge should be stabilised before using it as a fertiliser in agriculture. Depending on the stabilisation process, sewage sludge has different Cu contents, and soil Cu incorporation rates. This study was undertaken to examine the effect of fertilisation with different types of sewage sludge (anaerobic, composted, and pelletised) on the concentration of total and available Cu in the soil, the tree growth, the pasture production, and the concentration of Cu in the pasture when compared with control treatments (i.e. no fertilisation and mineral fertilisation) in a silvopastoral system under Eucalyptus nitens Maiden. The results of this experiment show that an improvement of the soil pH increased the incorporation and the mineralisation of the sewage sludge and litter, and therefore, the release of Cu from the soil. Moreover, the concentration of Cu in the pasture and the levels of Cu extracted by the pasture improved when the soil organic matter decreased because the high levels of organic matter in the soil could have formed Cu complex. The composted sewage sludge (COM) increased a) the soil variables studied (pH, total Cu, and available Cu) and b) the Cu extracted by the pasture, both probably due to the higher inputs of cations made with it. In any case, the levels of Cu found in the soil never exceeded the maximums as set by Spanish regulations and did not cause harmful effects on the plants and animals. Therefore, the use of COM as an organic fertiliser should be promoted in silvopastoral systems established in edaphoclimatic conditions similar to this study because COM enhanced the productivity of the system from a viewpoint of the soil and the pasture, without causing any environmental damage.

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confidence: 96%

Sewage sludge stabilisation and fertiliser value in a silvopastoral system developed with Eucalyptus nitens Maiden in Lugo (Spain)

Mosquera‐Losada

Ferreiro-Domínguez²,

Daboussi

et al. 2016

Science of The Total Environment

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“…Agroforestry systems are sustainable land management techniques that are promoted by the EU [Council Regulation 1698/2005 (EU, 2005)]. Agroforestry systems have also received favourable evaluations from farmers in Europe; for example, a sample of 214 farmers interviewed in fourteen areas of Europe, half indicated they would attempt silvo‐arable agroforestry on their farm (Graves et al. , 2008).…”

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The effects of fertilization with anaerobic, composted and pelletized sewage sludge on soil, tree growth, pasture production and biodiversity in a silvopastoral system under ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.)

Rigueiro-Rodríguez

Ferreiro-Domínguez

Mosquera‐Losada

2010

Grass and Forage Science

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In silvopastoral systems, tree growth and the composition and productivity of pasture can be modified by management practices such as initial fertilization when tree seedlings are more sensitive to understorey competition. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of fertilization with different types of sewage sludge (anaerobic sludge, composted sludge and pelletized sludge), using different rates of incorporation and mineralization with traditional treatments (with and without mineral fertilizers) on the growth of newly established ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) and on pasture development, to obtain sustainable management practices that enhance the growth of both components. Soil characteristics, tree growth, sward composition and pasture development were modified differently according to the type of sewage sludge used, and for similar total nitrogen inputs. Anaerobic sludge had a higher initial effect on both tree and pasture productivity. Pelletized sludge sustained better tree and pasture production. Composted sludge was found to be the most appropriate treatment for improving soil characteristics over the long term on sandy soils. It was concluded that pelletized sludge should be promoted because it enhances productivity, allows for better nutrient recovery and is less costly to store and apply compared with anaerobic sludge and composted sludge. No toxic concentrations of Zn or Cu were found in plants or in the soil despite higher concentrations being present in the applied sludge than in soil.

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“…Such silvoarable systems have recently been the subject of major research efforts in Europe aimed at developing computer simulation tools (Van der Werf et al 2007;Graves et al 2010a;Keesman et al 2011), to identify and quantify their major economic (Graves et al 2007(Graves et al , 2010b) and environmental benefits (Palma et al 2007a(Palma et al , 2007b as well as to determine how farmers might respond to such innovations (Graves et al 2008). The wide spacing between the rows of trees in silvoarable systems increases rates of growth and can, with an appropriate pruning regime, increase the value of the timber through an enhanced form and increased bole length.…”

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confidence: 99%