Manure fertilizers, general principles - DE Bioland 2005

Huber, Beate (2006) Manure fertilizers, general principles - DE Bioland 2005. [Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91]

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Summary

The basis of fertilization is the spreading of the farms own manure to support soil life and increase the humus content. (Bioland production standards, 3.5.1 Basic Principles)

Difference

The BIOLAND standard requires own manure basis for each farm, while there is no recommendation in the EU Regulation 2092/91 to have own manure as a basis of fertilization.

Justification

The aim is to ensure the recycling of organic matter on the farm and build up a sustainable system to maintain and increase soil fertility.

EU Regulation

Annex I. Principles of organic production and processing > B.Livestock and livestock products - Annex I B > Livestock manure - Annex I B7, see also Annex VII

Item type:	Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91
Subjects:	Crop production > Soil fertility and biological activity Animal husbandry
Country/Standard:	Europe > Germany > Bioland
Principles:	Ecological principle Principle of health
ID Code:	610
Deposited By:	INVALID USER
Deposited On:	11 Sep 2006
Last Modified:	16 Apr 2010 13:00

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