Cellular grazing in Vosges for dairy cows

GAEC de la Charmée in the Vosges region practices cellular grazing on 235 hectares, with a 7–8 month grazing season. Since 2016, the herd of 120 dairy cows has achieved 8,000 liters of milk per cow annually through rotational and cellular grazing systems. This approach reduced corn silage use from 50 to 25–30 hectares, with no corn silage fed from April to November 2017. Challenges include paddock organisation and water access, while benefits include improved pasture use, lower labour, and enhanced biodiversity. The farm prioritises pasture-based dairy production and reduced reliance on concentrates.