Temporary grassland cuts at GAEC du bourg de l'Abbé farm

Case study of a grass-based dairy farm in Seine-Maritime, France, implementing sustainable practices and Inno4Grass innovation for optimized forage management and reduced nitrogen use

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The farm in Seine-Maritime, France, raises 70 dairy cows on 110 hectares, with 66 hectares dedicated to forage. It uses a grass-based system with multi-species meadows and five annual cuts, achieving 10,600 litres of milk per cow. The system reduces nitrogen use by 50%, employs a self-loading wagon for efficient harvesting, and plans to install a methanizer and barn dryer. Climate variability and mowing frequency pose challenges.

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Contribution detail info

Project

Inno4Grass

Shared Innovation Space for Sustainable Productivity of Grasslands in Europe

Location
France
Authors
Chambres d'agriculture (APCA)
Purpose
Adopt innovative practices, Implement best practices

File type
document
Created on
Feb 28, 2019
Origin language
English
Official project website
Inno4Grass
License
CC BY