Pasture is a cost-effective source of feed for dairy cows and is also perceived by consumers as animal-friendly. This is reflected in the increasing demand for pasture-based dairy products. Ireland is regarded as a model for successful pasture management. The EIP project adapted a tool, the Rising Plate Meter, which uses lasers and GPS to measure grass growth. This enables farmers to better determine the optimal grazing times and obtain the highest forage yield from their land. This saves time and money and also benefits animal health through grazing.
Because variables such as temperature and humidity have a profound effect on the activity of crop pests, diseases and natural enemies, the ability to monitor environmental conditions within a crop has always been important for crop protection.
This factsheet explains how bringing a team of farmer, vet, feed and farm advisors together is sharing different sources of knowledge together, making the Multi Actor Farm Health approach an effective approach to improve biosecurity on poultry farms
An infographic providing a compact overview on Polish company approach to recycle organic waste and by-products.