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March 6, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Agroforestry-based production of peat-free planting and soil-improving substrates

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DFDaniel FisherPZPeter Zander

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the potential of agroforestry systems to provide peat-free substrates for horticultural use.
  • Analysis of current peat extraction rates in Germany
  • Evaluation of agroforestry practices for substrate production
  • Assessment of substrate quality and suitability for horticulture
  • Approximately 4.7 million m³ of peat was extracted in Germany in 2024
  • Agroforestry systems can support peat-free substrate production
  • Using peat-free options may contribute to climate change mitigation and improved land sustainability

Abstract

In 2024, approximately 4.7 million m³ of peat were still extracted in Germany for processing into potting soil or soil improvers (IVG & GGS, 2025). Replacing peat in horticulture and nurseries is an important step towards climate change mitigation and sustainable land use.

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Fisher et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69aa710d531e4c4a9ff5b597https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18866778
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