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
Northern

Weather event addressed

Very high temperatures / Heat wave
Summer
Drought
Spring

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