Grassland renewal

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

Renewal of grassland with adapted seeds, by sowing into the gaps that occur after periods of drought

Comments on sustainability

For a high grassland productivity, it is important to close the gaps in the grassland which are caused by drought periods. It has an effect on the whole system - uniform rooting, supression of unwanted plants, a higher water infiltration and stable yields. Expert knowledge may be required.