Deep organic farming

The purpose of this scenario is to describe the impact of deregulation and globalisation on organic farming, where the EU experiences a deep economic crisis and a generally austere economic environment. 

More than three-quarters of all the farm soils in this country have available water capacities between 60 and 100 mm (12-20% by volume) within the root range of most crops (about 500 mm depth). Sandy, gravelly and shallow stony soils have less than 60 mm (12%), whereas deep silty soils, very fine sands, warpland, organic and peaty soils have well over 100 mm (20%) of available water within root range. The available water capacity of the topsoil is often different from that of the subsoil. This should be taken into consideration when calcrrlating the amount present within the root range of a crop. 

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