Cover crops/ deep-rooted plants (kerääjäkasvit / syväjuuriset kasvit) = crops planted to manage soil erosion, fertility, quality, water cycle, weeds, pests and biodiversity, deep-rooted plants to transport carbon to deeper soil layers
Organic soil amendments (eloperäiset maanparannusaineet) = a material such as compost, wood pulp and ramial wood chips, that aids plant growth indirectly by improving the condition of the soil
Subsoiling (syväkuohkeutus) = a method to turn, break, or stir the soil to improve growth in plots where soil compaction is a problem
Ley farming (katkaisunurmi) = the growing of grass or legumes in rotation with grain or crops as a soil conservation measure
Adaptive grazing (hiiltä sitova laidunnus) = improved grazing practices (short grazing, long rest) to improve soil structure and health