Advanced natural microclimate

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 objectives of this good practice is to change the microclimate of the farm environment to favor the needs of broilers. Trees and other vegetation are planted around the farm to protect from the wind, heat and extreme weather. The trees around the farm provide an enhanced microclimate (shade, etc.). The application of this good practice therefore allows for easier control of the farm's internal temperature and a reduction in energy costs due to lower outside air velocity, especially during extreme weather conditions. Energy consumption is reduced due to lower external air speed and better control of farm internal temperature/CO2/humidity, etc.