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* Reducing [[erosion]] by wind and water through hedging and ditching. | * Reducing [[erosion]] by wind and water through hedging and ditching. | ||
* Application of [[fertilizer]]s at appropriate moments and in adequate doses (i.e., when the plant needs the fertilizer), to avoid run-off | * Application of [[fertilizer]]s at appropriate moments and in adequate doses (i.e., when the plant needs the fertilizer), to avoid run-off | ||
The [[Biosolids|use of sewage sludge]] is currently not allowed on GAP-certified farms of [[Horticulture|horticultural crops]] (though it is unclear whether this includes [[compost]] derived from sewage sludge and other [[Reuse of excreta|human excreta derived fertilizers]]).<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Moya|first=Berta|last2=Parker|first2=Alison|last3=Sakrabani|first3=Ruben|date=2019|title=Challenges to the use of fertilisers derived from human excreta: The case of vegetable exports from Kenya to Europe and influence of certification systems |journal=[[Food Policy (journal)|Food Policy]] |volume=85|pages=72–78|doi=10.1016/j.foodpol.2019.05.001|doi-access=free}}</ref> | |||
* Maintaining or restoring soil organic content, by [[manure]] application, use of [[grazing]], [[crop rotation]] | * Maintaining or restoring soil organic content, by [[manure]] application, use of [[grazing]], [[crop rotation]] | ||
* Reduce soil compaction issues (by avoiding using heavy mechanical devices) | * Reduce soil compaction issues (by avoiding using heavy mechanical devices) | ||