The diversity of practices in conservation agriculture

Scientists and policymakers are promoting Conservation Agriculture (CA) to reduce soil erosion and greenhouse gas emissions. While numerous studies have already highlighted the diversity of CA practices, no method has been proposed for identifying and evaluating it. This thesis proposes a multi-scale, interdisciplinary, participatory methodology to identify and assess this diversity. In Wallonia, five CA-types have been identified and differentiated by organic certification, the presence of temporary grassland, and the proportion of industrial crops in the rotation. Analysis shows significant... Mehr ...