Organic maize cultivation guide for Swiss farmers
Optimal organic maize cultivation for dairy cow feed in Switzerland with sustainable practices
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Detail description
Organic maize is a high-energy fodder crop crucial for dairy cow feed rations. This guide provides site-specific recommendations for sustainable cultivation in Switzerland, addressing soil erosion, nutrient leaching, and compaction. It covers crop requirements, sowing techniques, crop rotation, pest management, and economic factors for organic and conventional farmers. Based on Swiss agricultural practices, it supports optimal yield and environmental protection.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Switzerland
- Authors
- Tobias Gelencsér, Hansueli Dierauer
- Purpose
- Other, Support decision-making and strategic planning
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Apr 03, 2026
- Origin language
- German
- Official project website
- OK-Net EcoFeed
- License
- Other
- Keywords