Reduced cutting and fertilising of grassland
Mise en place
Court terme
Composantes de durabilité
- Emissions de GES
- Qualité de l'air
- Sol
- Eau
- Biodiversité
- Bien-être animal
- Economie
- Social
- Faisabilité technique
Région à risque climatique
Continentale
Stress climatique
Summer
Système agricole
ANIMAUX
Dairy cows
Description de la mesure
During drought periods, less cutting and fertilising till the grass is green and able to absorb nutrients again
Commentaires sur la durabilité
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.