Planting fodder hedges for drought resilience

Fodder hedges for climate-resilient ruminant farming in summer droughts

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Detail description

Fodder hedges provide supplementary forage for ruminants during summer droughts caused by climate change. These woody plants, including trees and shrubs, offer high-nutrient feed and shade, improving animal welfare. Best practices for planting, maintenance, and use are outlined by Johanna Schoop of AGRIDEA, Switzerland. The approach supports climate-resilient organic and sustainable farming, with resources available via the Organic Climate Network and Organic Farm Knowledge platform.

Contribution detail info

Project

OK-Net EcoFeed

Organic Knowledge Network on Monogastric Animal Feed

Location
Switzerland
Authors
Christian Pfister, Johanna Schoop
Purpose
Other, Manage risks and enhance resilience

File type
document
Created on
Apr 03, 2026
Origin language
German
Official project website
OK-Net EcoFeed
License
Other


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