Adjust the mean annual animal stocking density to the herbage growth potential
Implementation
Mid term
Sustainability components
- GHG emissions
- Air quality
- Soil
- Water
- Biodiversity
- Animal welfare
- Economic
- Social
- Technical feasibility
Climate risk region
Northern
Weather event addressed
Farming system
ANIMALS
Grassland based animals
Description of the measure
Changes in the grass production cycle, earlier growth in spring, decline in summer, longer growing period in autumn.
Comments on sustainability
Reduction of grass growth during drought periods in summer, increased risk of overgrazing. Using fodder reserves to feed the animals