åkerhälsa
Åkerhälsa is a Swedish term that translates to "field health" or "soil health" in English. It refers to the overall well-being and productivity of agricultural land, focusing on the biological, chemical, and physical properties of the soil. The concept emphasizes maintaining and improving soil as a living ecosystem, rather than treating it as an inert medium for plant growth.
Good åkerhälsa is characterized by soil that has a healthy structure, allowing for good aeration and water
Practices that promote åkerhälsa often include crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, and the judicious use