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Reduction or replacement of copper-containing pesticides in organic hop (Project)

In the years 2010 to 2013 a four-year research project was conducted to find ways to reduce the amount of copper used for the control of Hop Downy Mildew in organic hop growing. Copper hydroxides, copper oxychloride and copper sulphates were tested in low amounts of 2 und 3 kg/ha elementary copper, and in combination with plant strengtheners. The results demonstrate that a successful control of...


Funding period: 2010 - 2014

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Collaborative Project: Development of new strategies to increase and optimize the use of soil fertility (Project)

Strategies to improve the performance of organic grain legumes (faba bean and pea) were tested in numerous field trials all over Germany. The key objectives were to evaluate the effect of reduced soil tillage / occasional direct seeding in combination with mulching, cover crops and nutrient supply on crop growth and yield. After reduced soil tillage / direct seeding compared with ploughing crop...


Funding period: 2008 - 2011