Short-Sward Rotational Grazing on Steep Slopes in South Tyrol
Grazing management on steep alpine pastures using short-rotation and Guernsey cattle
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Detail description
Short-rotation grazing on steep slopes at a 9-hectare organic farm in Durnholz, South Tyrol, controls erosion, supports grass regeneration, and reduces feed costs by 30–50% through high-quality forage. The system uses hourly rotations and the locally adapted Tyrolean Grey cattle breed to maintain land productivity and animal welfare.
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Contribution detail info
- Project
Grazing4AgroEcology
European Network to promote grazing and to support grazing-based farms on their economic and ecologic performances as well as on animal welfare
- Location
- Italy
- Authors
- Laimburg Research Centre and Bioland Sudtirol
- Purpose
- Implement best practices, Adopt innovative practices, Support decision-making and strategic planning
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Jun 30, 2025
- Origin language
- German
- Official project website
- Grazing4AgroEcology
- License
- CC BY
- Keywords