In Vineyard area from Valencia (south-east Spain), the research team of the University of Valencia set up an experiment in order to test the effectiveness of non-tillage in order to keep high soil moisture levels and decrease soil water erosion.
Purpose of the Technology: The increase in ground cover that keep intact the soil structure, enhances soil superficial properties and improve water infiltration and reduces runoff and soil losses.
Establishment / maintenance activities and inputs: No-tillage. Clearing annual grasses twice per year on peak growing season.
Natural / human environment: The landscape reflects the long history of management where several constructions related with wine production depicted its importance on this region. Since the late 1960´s, chemical agriculture by use of fertilizers and herbicides, and new vineyards plantations seasonally leave the soil surface bare, triggering huge erosion rates.
Lugar: Valencia, Spain, España
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