Reduced cutting and fertilising of grassland
Implementación
Corto plazo
Componentes de sostenibilidad
- Emisiones GHG
- Calidad del aire
- Suelo
- Agua
- Biodiversidad
- Bienestar animal
- Económicas
- Social
- Viabilidad técnica
Región de riesgo climático
Continental
Evento climático
Summer
Sistema agrario
GANADO
Dairy cows
Descripción de la medida
During drought periods, less cutting and fertilising till the grass is green and able to absorb nutrients again
Comentarios sobre la sostenibilidad
By mowing the grassland less often, the total yields are usually higher than with the normal number of cuttings. Less harvest crossings are therefore necessary which lead to a reduced fuel need, working hours and to less soil compaction. Due to a reduced fertilisation, less ammonia emissons occur. It is however important to cut old dry grass which won't green any more.