Presentation

Legume integration and manure offer promise to improve early indicators of soil health

Tested indicators offer potential to detect that:
• Cropping systems and manure play a crucial role in
improving soil properties and potential microbial
activity
• Mineral nitrogen applications have a comparatively
smaller impact on soil properties and potential
microbial activity compared to main treatments
• Legume integration provides a potential for both soil
chemical properties and microbial activity
• Carbon and nitrogen activity are key factors in
driving critical microbial process