Research for AGRI Committee - Preserving agricultural soils in the EU
This study explains how threats to soils and soil services are linked to agricultural soil management, how threats can be mitigated, and which barriers complicate this. It highlights trade-offs and synergies that exist between different interests affected by soil management, such as climate change mitigation, water and air quality, biodiversity, food security and farm income. Conservation of peatland and extensive agro-forestry systems, and protecting soils against sealing, erosion and compaction are ranked as highest priorities. Potential policy elements are suggested.
Publisher: European parliament
Author: H.F.M. ten Berge, J.J. Schröder, J.E. Olesen, J.-V. Giraldez Cervera
Organization: European Parliament
Year: 2017
ISBN: 978-92-846-0954-3
Country/ies: European Union
Geographical coverage: European Union (European Union)
Type: Case study
Full text available at: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2017/601973/IPOL_STU(2017)601973_EN.pdf
Content language: English