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- Title
A model for simulating the timelines of field operations at a European scale for use in complex dynamic models.
- Authors
Hutchings, N. J.; Reinds, G. J.; Leip, A.; Wattenbach, M.; Bienkowski, J. F.; Dalgaard, T.; Dragosits, U.; Drouet, J. L.; Durand, P.; Maury, O.; de Vries, W.
- Abstract
Complex dynamic models of carbon and nitrogen are often used to investigate the consequences of climate change on agricultural production and greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. These models require high temporal resolution input data regarding the timing of field operations. This paper describes the Timelines model, which predicts the timelines of key field operations across Europe. The evaluation of the model suggests that it is broadly capable of simulating the timing of field operations for a range of arable crops at different locations. Systematic variations in the date of harvesting and in the timing of the first application of N fertiliser to winter crops need to be corrected and the prediction of soil workability and traffcability might enable the prediction of ploughing and applications of solid manure in preparation for spring crops. The data concerning the thermal time thresholds for sowing and harvesting underlying the model should be updated and extended to a wider range of crops.
- Subjects
EUROPE; DYNAMIC models; CLIMATE change; AGRICULTURAL productivity; FERTILIZERS; ATMOSPHERIC carbon dioxide; PLOWING (Tillage)
- Publication
Biogeosciences Discussions, 2012, Vol 9, Issue 8, p10583
- ISSN
1810-6277
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5194/bgd-9-10583-2012