Drought tolerant forage species

Implementation

Short term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Atlantic
Atlantic

Weather event addressed

Drought

Farming system

ANIMALS
Animals

Description of the measure

Drought tolerant forage species

Comments on sustainability

Certain forage species have good aptitudes in drought conditions: alfalfa, trefoil, tall fescue, cocksfoot, etc.). Incorporating a species with such characteristics should be encouraged in areas regularly affected by forage deficits.