Adapted silage measures

Implementation

Short term

Sustainability components

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

Climate risk region

Continental
Continental

Weather event addressed

Drought
Summer

Farming system

ANIMALS
Dairy cows

Description of the measure

Adapted measures e.g. shorter chopping, use of silage additives, thinner silage layers to compress, quick covering

Comments on sustainability

The adapted silage measures make it possible to produce good fodder quality even in extremely dry years, without causing faulty fermentation. This contributes to a stable health and productivity of the animals, which can also be reflected in lower veterinary and medication costs. At the same time fodder losses can be reduced by taking more care during the silage process.