Compaction-specific SICS prevent compaction and/or lower the density of the soil, increase the water infiltration rate, lower the penetration resistance, and improve soil structure. They address the cause of compaction as well as compaction itself and its effects. Compaction-specific SICS mainly involve substitution and redesign mechanisms.
SoilCare experiment results - Fact sheets
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| UK: No-till farming for alleviating soil compaction |
Italy: Conservation tillage and deep rooting tillage radish to alleviate compaction Read this fact sheet in Italian here |
Sweden: Incorporating straw into the upper subsoil to improve soil quality |
The table below provides links to existing practical information on the use of practices to address the causes of compaction as well as the compaction itself
| Title | Language | Country | Format | Description | Organisation |
| Terranimo - decision support tool | EN | DK/SZ | Website | A computer model that predicts the risk of soil compaction by farm machinery |
Terranimo: Bern University of Applied Sciences |
| Preventing soil compaction - preserving and restoring soil fertility | EN, DE | Germany | Guide | Soil compaction guidance and advice |
Umwelt.nrw |
| Alleviating soil compaction | EN | UK | Practical guide | Gives ideas on how to alleviate compaction and the benefits to the farmer |
Farming for a Better Climate |
| Advice for alleviating soil compaction: Which methods to choose | EN | UK | Article | Provides different ideas/methods of how best to alleviate soil compaction |
Farmers Weekly |
| Soil Compaction | EN | US | Website | Covers the background into soil compaction and then topics: effects on plants, consequences and strategies to reduce compaction |
University of Minnesota |
| Case study experiment: Soil Compaction | EN | Denmark | Case Study | Provides a case study on mitigating subsoil compaction by modest wheel loads and inflation pressures |
Recare |
| Soil Compaction | EN | UK | Article | Provides the effects of compaction and potential ways to reduce it, also provides a small trial analysis |
Vaderstad |
| Strategies for avoiding soil compaction | EN | UK | Website | Provides the causes and signs of compaction along with protection and any considerations needed |
Landscape for Life |
| Prévenir le compactage des sols – conseils pratiques | FR | Switzerland | Practical guide | Details why compaction happens, the consequences and prevention techniques |
Agridea |
