CAP'2ER(R): A free evaluation tool to assess the environmental performances of your farm
The BroilerNet project involves a bottom-up approach to identify challenges and innovation needs for broiler farmers in Europe, and to collect promising and already successfully implemented Good Practices to meet the challenges in questions. The top Good Practices selected by experts within the three thematic areas (animal health management, animal welfare and sustainability) have been summarized in factsheets. The preservation of the environment is a main challenge for the agricultural sector, including for broiler chicken farming, both in terms of reducing environmental impact and increasing the value of the services provided. the CAP'2ER(R) enviromental diagnostic assessment tool has been adapted by ITAVI for the poultry sector to assess its contributions: it means Automated Environmental Performances Calculations for Responsible Farming. This was made in collaboration with IDELE whos is the initiatior of the approach for rumnirant species. This two-level tool allows farmers to assess the environmental footprint of their farm and to identify action levers to improv their impact. This good practice has been identified by the French Broiler Innovation Network in response to the "carbon neutrality and environmental footprint" challenge selected with regards to the theme Environmental sustainability of the BroilerNet project.
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Contribution detail info
- Location
- Europe
- France
- Authors
- Stefan Gunnarsson
- Purpose
- Communication
- Decision-making support
- Education/Training
- Dissemination
- File type
- Document
- File size
- 590 kB
- Created on
- 01-04-2024
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- BROILERNET
- License
- CC BY-ND
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