This review provides a comprehensive evaluation of no-till (NT) based on recent studies
(post-2000) in NW Europe and evaluates the separate effect of the NT and other associated …

Soil health is an old concept receiving renewed attention. Defined as a soil's capacity to
function, soil health is composed of physical, chemical, and biological attributes. The …

Implications of no-till (NT) management on soil C dynamics, soil fertility, and crop yields
have been discussed, but an up-to-date synthesis of NT impact on soil physical properties …

Organic reduced tillage aims to combine the environmental benefits of organic farming and
conservation tillage to increase sustainability and soil quality. In temperate climates, there is …

Crop rotation with species diversification contributes to the control of pests, diseases and
weeds and improves soil fertility and conservation, which can lead to increased profitability …

It has become commonplace to consider ploughing as an agricultural practice that destroys
soil fertility. Organic farmers have traditionally used the plough to till their soil and control …

Earthworm activity can strongly influence soil structure and organic matter (OM) dynamics of
agricultural soils. Several short-term studies (≤ 90 days) have shown that earthworms can …

Soil and crop management practices affect soil processes, agro-ecosystem functioning and
sustainability of agricultural production systems. Organic farming production system is being …

Soil degradation threatens agricultural production and soil multifunctionality. Efforts for
private and public governance are increasingly emerging to leverage sustainable soil …

Cover crops have been implemented for decades as sustainable agricultural soil
management practice. However, knowledge about the temporal and spatial variation in soil …