User Manual Organic Mulching

This user manual provides guidance on applying organic mulching techniques in potato fields to control insect pests and enhance ecosystem services. Organic mulching, a sustainable crop protection strategy, reduces pest pressure while supporting biodiversity and soil health. This manual outlines practical steps for implementing mulching, its benefits in pest management, and its contributions to ecosystem services, such as improved soil moisture retention and nutrient cycling. Developed within the EcoStack project, the manual aligns with EU goals for sustainable farming by promoting methods that minimize reliance on synthetic pesticides and safeguard environmental health.