Collaboration between arable farmers and dairy farmers for sustainable fodder crop production

Cooperation between arable farmers and dairy farmers offers benefits such as the exchange of livestock feed, contract growing of fodder crops and land swaps. Success depends on clear objectives, regular consultations and a written agreement. Key elements include early communication in the event of deviations, the use of a facilitator, and the recording of specific contributions. Economic resilience is 5, social 4, societal perception 3, animal welfare 2, environment 1, technical efficiency 4. Project funded by Horizon 2020 (grant 101000770).