Factsheets
A result of the R4D project is to collect solutions/innovations from the different countries and publish the most helpful ones for the future as factsheets. Those are divided in 3 main Knowledge Areas:
Economic and social resilience 
Technical efficiency 
Animal welfare, Environment and Society 
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Breeding indexes and genetic selection to improve the characteristics of the dairy herd Animal welfare Economic resilience |
Breeding indexes can help to make better breeding decisions i.e. selection of the cows and bulls to be parents of the next generation. Breeding decisions have a long term effect on the future of the dairy farm as the effect of breeding is permanent and cumulative . Breeding is one of the main ways to influence the sustainability of cattle farming. |  |
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Creación de una cadena de transparencia y valor de la alimentación en Euskadi Economic resilience Society friendly |
El sector primario enfrenta varios problemas relacionados con la volatilidad de los precios, dependencia de intermediarios, competencia desigual, costes de producción crecientes y falta de transparencia en los precios, por lo que un observatorio de la cadena de valor alimentaria es crucial para recopilar, analizar y compartir datos relevantes sobre producción, distribución, precios y tendencias del mercado y poder así poner solución a muchos de esos problemas. |  |
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Creation of agrifood value chain transparency Economic resilience Society friendly |
The primary agricultural sector faces several problems related to price volatility, dependence on intermediaries, unequal competition, rising production costs and lack of price transparency, so a food value chain observatory is crucial to collect, analyse and share relevant data on production, distribution, prices and market trends in order to solve many of these problems. | |
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CONCIMAZIONE BIOLOGICA DI PRECISIONE: MANAGEMENT DEL SISTEMA SUOLO PIANTA Economic resilience Environment Social resilience |
La concimazione con effluenti fornisce un aiuto biologico alle colture riducendo l’uso di fertilizzanti di sintesi , ma costituisce comunque una perturbazione del sistema suolo pianta e, se non gestita correttamente , può avere conseguenze negative sull’ambiente suolo , acqua e aria). Questa tecnica può minimizzare gli effetti negativi dei nostri interventi agronomici e massimizzare quelli positivi. |  |
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MANURE APPLICATION TAILORED TO PLANT NEEDS Economic resilience Environment Social resilience |
The fertilisation with manure is a biological help for crops and it allows to lower the use of chemical fertilizers, but it can be a potential perturbance of the “soil crop” system and it can lead to negative effects on the environment (soil, water and air) when it is not properly performed. The following practice can minimize the side effects of the agronomic interventions and maximize the benefits. | |
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Career coaching support and stimulation Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Experience and knowledge gained over time are no longer enough to run your farm. Farming requires constant decision making, and it is normal that farmers cannot do everything equally well. If you find that you have more talent or desire for some tasks than others, then ask yourself questions such as: what do I want, what can I do well and where do I want to go? Career coaching may be for you! | |
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Working hours monitoring Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Labour cost is one of the major costs on dairy farms. Working time monitoring is a relevant topic especially in large and growing dairy farms. Digital and easy-to-use work time monitoring is useful both in measuring the farmer’s own work efficiency, but also in relation to employees’ work time monitoring. | |
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Das (junge) Publikum über die Landwirtschaft aufklären und informieren - Fro de Bauer" (Frag den Landwirt) Social resilience |
Es kursieren viele Vorurteile über die heutige moderne Landwirtschaft. Um mit diesen aufzuräumen nahm eine Gruppe der Luxemburger Landjugend und Jungbauern die Initiative mit objektiven Artikeln Fakten zu vermitteln und aktive Öffentlichkeitsarbeit zu betreiben |  |
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Re educate and inform the (young) public about farming - Fro de Bauer" (ask the farmer) Social resilience |
There are many preconceptions circulating about modern agriculture To dispel these, a group of Luxembourg's rural youth and young farmers took the initiative of communicating the facts with objective articles and engaging in active public relations work | |
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Increased use of contractors for fodder production Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Dairy farmers are now looking after many more cows per labour unit than in previous generations. In addition, farm sizes and the area needing to be harvested etc. has increased resulting in the need for larger machinery which has become much more expensive. This makes the use of contractors for fodder production an attractive option for dairy farmers. | |
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Trasformazione e vendita del latte in azienda Economic resilience Environment Social resilience |
Il mercato del latte e dei suoi derivati è molto volatile e legato alle dinamiche globali di domanda e offerta. Una possibilità per limitare questa volatilità è vendere direttamente i propri prodotti al consumatore finale recuperando il valore aggiunto dalla catena di trasformazione e distribuzione. Questo è possibile grazie alle tecnologie disponibili, che hanno prezzi accessibili anche per piccole aziende zootecniche. | |
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Exploring the possibility of on-farm milk processing Economic resilience Environment Social resilience |
The dairy market is volatile and very much linked to world dynamics of supply and demand. To limit price volatility, a possible solution is to sell agricultural products directly to the final consumer to be able to recover added value along the supply chain. This is currently made possible because the necessary technology is affordable for small scale dairy family farm businesses. | |
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Tehenészeti telepek részére nyújtott speciális szolgáltatások Animal welfare Economic resilience Environment Society friendly Technical efficiency |
A tejtermelés összetett vállalkozás, amely szakértelmet igényel olyan területeken is, mint pl az állategészségügy, a tenyésztés, a takarmányozás és a környezetgazdálkodás. A külső szolgáltatók olyan speciális tudással és képességekkel járulhatnak hozzá egy tehenészeti telep működéséhez amelyek esetleg házon belül nem állnak rendelkezésre és jelentős szerepet játszanak a törvényi és a fenntarthatósági szempontok teljesítésében. |  |
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Relying on specialized expertise in specific aspects of farming Animal welfare Economic resilience Environment Society friendly Technical efficiency |
Dairy farming is a complex enterprise that requires expertise in areas such as animal health, breeding, nutrition, and environmental management. External service providers contribute specialized knowledge and abilities that might not be present internally and they also play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting sustainability. | |
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Rotklee als Reinbestand für Silage kann Vorteile bringen Environment Technical efficiency |
Rotklee (Trifolium pratense) hat viele Vorteile, wie z B die Fähigkeit, dank der symbiotischen Rhizobium Bakterien in seinen Wurzelknöllchen Stickstoff zu binden, die Artenvielfalt zu verbessern und günstige Eigenschaften als Futterkomponente in der Wiederkäuerfütterung. Allerdings ist die Beständigkeit von Rotklee in borealen Wiesen gering, und die Grasnarben halten selten länger als zwei Jahre. | |
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Maximierung der Futterleistung zur Reduzierung der Kraftfuttermenge Grassilage Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Wiederkäuer haben dank einer genialen evolutionären Entwicklung dem Pansen die einzigartige Fähigkeit, faserige Futtermittel in qualitativ hochwertige Milch und Fleischprodukte umzuwandeln. Der Pansen beherbergt fibrolytische Mikroben, die z B die Verwertung von Gras ermöglichen, das für den Menschen nicht direkt essbar ist. Der Anbau von Gras erbringt zahlreiche Ökosystemleistungen wie Kohlenstoffbindung, verbesserte Artenvielfalt, geringere Erosion, Bindung von Nährstoffen, bessere Bodenstruktur usw. Faserige Futtermittel sind natürliche Futtermittel für Wiederkäuer und unterstützen die Gesundheit ihres Verdauungssystems. In der Regel sind grasbasierte Futtermittel auch billiger als Kraftfutter. All diese Faktoren sprechen für eine hohe Verwendung von Gras in der Ernährung von Wiederkäuern, doch setzt dies die Produktion von qualitativ hochwertigen Futtermitteln auf Grasbasis voraus. | |
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Verbesserung der Selbstversorgung mit Eiweiß durch Verbesserung der Grünlandbewirtschaftung Animal welfare Environment Society friendly Technical efficiency |
Die Steigerung des Verbrauches von Weidegras durch ein besseres Grünland- und Weidemanagement wird dazu beitragen, die Selbstversorgung mit Eiweiß zu verbessern. Der Schlüssel zum Weidemanagement ist die Synchronisierung des täglichen Bedarfs der Tiere mit dem Grasangebot. | |
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Improve protein self sufficiency through improvement of grassland management Animal welfare Environment Society friendly Technical efficiency |
Increasing the consumption of grazed grass through better grassland and grazing management will help to improve protein self sufficiency. The key to pasture management is synchronizing the animals' daily requirements with the grass supply. | |
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Automatyczne pojenie cieląt Animal welfare Technical efficiency |
Automatyczne pojenie cieląt mlekiem to innowacyjne rozwiązanie, które znacząco przyczynia się do poprawy efektywności i dobrostanu zwierząt w rolnictwie. Dzięki precyzji, monitorowaniu i indywidualnemu podejściu do każdego cielaka, można osiągnąć lepsze wyniki produkcyjne i jednocześnie zadbać o zdrowie młodych zwierząt. |  |
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Automatic calf feeding Animal welfare Technical efficiency |
Automatic milking of calves is an innovative solution that contributes significantly to improving efficiency and animal welfare in agriculture. With precision monitoring and an individual approach to each calf, better production results can be achieved and at the same time the health of the young animals can be taken care of. | |
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Automation of labour using milking and feeding robots Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Growing dairy herds on farms leads to a higher workload, especially due to regularly recurring, time bound activities such as milking. This leads to less flexibility on the farms and can also have a stressful effect on personal life. In addition, trained skilled workers are increasingly difficult to find. In order to achieve the goals of reducing working hours and increasing time flexibility, making work easier and providing individualized animal care for herds, farms are focusing on automating work processes. | |
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Automatisierung der Arbeit durch Melk und Fütterungsroboter Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Wachsende Milchviehbestände in landwirtschaftlichen Betrieben führen zu höheren Arbeitsbelastungen, insbesondere durch regelmäßig wiederkehrende, zeitpunktgebundene Tätigkeiten wie zum Beispiel das Melken. Dies führt zu einer geringeren Flexibilität dieser Betriebe und kann sich auch belastend auf das Privatleben auswirken. Zusätzlich ist geschultes Fachpersonal immer schwieriger zu finden. Um den Zielen einer Arbeitszeitverringerung und flexibilisierung, einer Arbeitserleichterung und einer einzeltierbezogenen Versorgung ihrer Herden gerecht werden zu können, setzen insbesondere wachsende Familienbetriebe auf die Automatisierung von Arbeitsprozessen. | |
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Asmeninis tobulėjimas įvairiomis temomis didina atsparumo įgūdžius Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Asmeninis tobulėjimas apima daugybę temų, kuriomis siekiama tobulinti žmogaus atsparumo įgūdžius. Atsparumas tai gebėjimas prisitaikyti, atsigauti ir klestėti susidūrus su sunkumais, iššūkiais ir nesėkmėmis. Atsparumas apima įvairius asmeninio augimo ir savęs tobulinimo aspektus, į kuriuos svarbu investuoti ir gilintis. |  |
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Tobulinti konsultavimo paslaugų kokybę Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Kokybiškos konsultavimo paslaugos yra sėkmingo sprendimų priėmimo, asmeninio ir profesinio augimo bei ilgalaikės sėkmės pagrindas. Konsultavimo paslaugų kokybei gerinti reikia parengti strategiją, kurią aprašome šiame informaciniame biuletenyje. Pieno sektoriui teikiamų konsultacinių paslaugų kokybės gerinimas yra labai svarbus pieno ūkio tvarumui ir sėkmei. | |
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Cross breeding con tori da carne per aumentare il valore dei vitelli maschi Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Il Prezzo delle inseminazioni delle vacche da latte è molto ridotto L’innovazione propone di aumentare il valore dei vitelli inseminando le vacche con tori da carne, per produrre vitelli destinati alla produzione di carne. | |
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Goeie praktijken voor kalveropfok die leiden tot hoogproductieve koeien Animal welfare Economic resilience |
Jongvee wordt vaak over het hoofd gezien omdat het eerder als bijkomende (leuke) factor aanzien wordt op het bedrijf dan dat het een inkomen oplevert. Het fokken van kwaliteitsvaarzen is essentieel om de melkveestapel op peil te houden. Om belangrijke doelen te bereiken (zoals 24 maanden kalven), is een goede start in het leven essentieel. Deze factsheet geeft een overzicht van goede praktijken voor het opfokken van kalveren die leiden tot hoogproductieve melkkoeien. |  |
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LEAN toepassen op een melkveebedrijf Society friendly |
Lean in de melkveehouderij is een managementsysteem dat voortdurende verbetering van de productie efficiëntie stimuleert, de waardecreatie maximaliseert en verliezen in elk zuivelproductieproces minimaliseert (Bron: AHDB) | |
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Use of recycled manure solids as bedding material in cubicles for cows Animal welfare Technical efficiency |
Interest in using recycled manure solids (RMS) as bedding material has increased in recent years. Potential advantages include increased cow comfort, reduced costs and increased environmental sustainability compared with other bedding materials. | |
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Kalveren melk aanbieden via de speen met behulp van een speenemmer of milkbar Animal welfare Economic resilience Social resilience |
Traditioneel worden veel kalveren gevoerd met melk in emmers. Het aanbieden van melk aan kalveren via een speen, speenemmer of milkbars (in plaats van emmers of troggen) stimuleert de zuigreflex en kan de ontwikkeling van cross sucking voorkomen. | |
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BIOGAS HOE GEBRUIK JE afvalwater VAN VEE? Economic resilience Environment |
De reductie van broeikasgasemissies, het verbeterde gebruik van afvalwater en de toename van het gebruik van groene energie zijn topprioriteiten in melkveebedrijven Anaerobe vergisting van de afvalwater afval van vee past bij de verwezenlijking van deze doelstellingen Biogasinstallaties stellen houders van herkauwers in staat om koolstofkredieten te krijgen vanwege de emissies die vermeden worden door de opslag van uitscheiding alswel omdat biogas, een hernieuwbare energiebron, fossiele bronnen kan vervangen | |
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Zandbedding in ligboxenstallen Animal welfare |
Zand zorgt voor een comfortabel ligoppervlak en biedt extra grip bij het opstaan en gaan liggen . Koeien liggen langer op zand dan op hardere oppervlakken. Bovendien is zand een anorganisch materiaal waarin de groei van omgevingsbacteriën beperkt is en de pre val entie van kreupelheid en mastitisproblemen laag is. Het onderhoud van zand in ligboxstallen heeft echter zijn uitdagingen. | |
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Vrijloophuisvesting Animal welfare |
Een vrijloophuisvestingssysteem is een stal zonder ligboxen. In het verleden werden diepstrooiselsystemen met stro als beddin gma teriaal ontwikkeld. Vrijloopsystemen zijn in ontwikkeling met divers strooisel en veel ruimte , ongeveer 10 tot 15 m 2 per koe in het ligbedgebied waar koeien kunnen lopen en liggen. Het doel van het vrijloopsysteem is om meer bewegingsruimte te creëren voor de dieren en om mestfracties of mestproducten te leveren die de bodemkwaliteit kunnen verbeteren. Daartoe kunnen mest en urine worden gescheiden op een doorlaatbare synthetische vloer of een zandbedding, of kan gecomposteerd organisch materiaal, zoals zaagsel of houtsnippers, worden gebruikt. | |
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Mogelijkheden verkennen, afstemmen met belanghebbenden en ontwikkelen om aan te sluiten bij regionale plattelandsdoelen op het gebied van biodiversiteit en water en landbouwbeheer Economic resilience Social resilience |
Boeren zijn ondernemers die soms het gevoel hebben dat ze worden gemanaged in hoe ze hun werk moeten doen en dat ze worden be dol ven onder regels en voorschriften. Dit kan leiden tot groeiend ongenoegen, ontevredenheid en weerstand onder boeren ten koste van hun relaties me t b eïnvloeders, belanghebbenden, beleidsmakers en de maatschappij, die vaak dezelfde uitdagingen ervaren. Benaderingen die samenwerking, disc uss ie en het werken aan breder gedragen perspectieven stimuleren, kunnen helpen om doelen, wensen en verlangens van meerdere belanghebbenden te sture n e n te bereiken. Eén zo'n aanpak wordt in Nederland het 'De Marke Model' genoemd. Dit model kan als basis, voorbeeld of referentie dienen voor soortgelijke benaderingen elders. | |
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Kuhgebundene Kälberaufzucht zur Verbesserung von Tiergesundheit - Ammenkühe Animal welfare Society friendly |
Kuhgebundene Kälberaufzucht, bei der die Kälber zusammen mit Milchkühen gehalten werden, wurden entwickelt und bewertet, um den Tieren ein natürlicheres Mutter und Säugeverhalten zu ermöglichen. Kälber aus kuhgebundener Aufzucht weisen im Allgemeinen höhere Wachstumsraten auf, insbesondere vor dem Absetzen, als Kälber in konventioneller Aufzucht. Unterschiedliche Managementstrategien basieren auf dem Umfang des Mutterkontakts und des Säugens. Hier wird ein Ammenkuh System beschrieben. | |
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Contatto vacca vitello per migliorare la salute ed il benessere animale: sistema con balia Animal welfare Social resilience |
I sistemi che favoriscono il prolungato contatto vacca vitello si sono sviluppati e si ritiene che consentano agli animali di esprimere maggiormente i loro comportamenti materni e di allattamento. I vitelli allevati con questo modo hanno generalmente maggiori indici di crescita rispetto ai vitelli allevati in modo convenzionale, soprattutto prima dello svezzamento. Esistono diverse strategie di gestione che differiscono quantitativamente per il contatto vacca vitello e per l’allattamento diretto che sono consentiti. Qui viene descritto il sistema con “balia”. | |
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Kluczowe Wskaźniki /Ekonomiczne dla poszczególnych gospodarstw rolnych, w tym wskaźniki sektorowe na potrzeby analizy porównawczej Economic resilience Social resilience |
Wielu hodowców bydła mlecznego nie wie wystarczająco dużo o poziomie kosztów i dochodów w swoich gospodarstwach. Wiedza ta jest niezbędna do podejmowania prawidłowych decyzji zarządczych. Zamiast podejmować decyzje w oparciu o intuicję, lepiej korygować operacje biznesowe w oparciu o dokładne informacje. Wiedza o własnym gospodarstwie i innych podobnych stanowi wartość dodaną przy podejmowaniu decyzji. Dzięki porównaniom można szybko zidentyfikować mocne i słabe strony. Narzędzie może obejmować zarówno dane ekonomiczne, jak i techniczne | |
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Sistemi automatici di alimentazione AFS Animal welfare Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Il razionamento con unifeed o TMR (Total Mixed Ration è la tecnica di alimentazione più diffusa negli allevamenti di bovine da latte in stabulazione. Grazie alle tecnologie attualmente disponibili, è possibile automatizzare una o più fasi del processo di preparazione e distribuzione della razione TMR, con ricadute positive su diversi aspetti della gestione aziendale. | |
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Automatic feeding systems AFS Animal welfare Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
The TMR (Total Mixed Ration) is the most common feeding system in in door dairy farming. Thanks to modern technology, the process of preparation and distribution of feed is partially or totally automated, with positive effects on several aspects of the farm management. | |
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Ocena genomowa nowonarodzonych cieląt Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Ocena genomowa cieląt jest procesem, w którym badane jest ich DNA w celu uzyskania cennych informacji genetycznych. Zarządzanie stadem na podstawie informacji genetycznej pozwala na poprawę wartości hodowlanej stada, jego wydajności, funkcjonalności i pokroju. Jest pewniejsze i bardziej efektywne. Każde nowe pokolenie to nowy, wyższy potencjał genetyczny. | |
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Anvendelse af sygebokse Animal welfare Society friendly Technical efficiency |
Dyr som lider af skade eller sygdom , er tilbøjelige til at have anderledes adfærd og andre behov end raske dyr. Smittefarlige sygdomme kan sprede sig fra syge til raske dyr, hvis ikke de holdes adskilt. Anvendelse af sygebokse er en løsning på disse udfordringer. |  |
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Gruppeopstaldning af kalve Animal welfare Society friendly |
Opstaldning af kalve i små grupper på 2-7 kalve før fravænning , har velfærdsfordele i sammenligning med både opstaldning I enkeltboks og opstaldning i større grupper. Opstaldning i enkeltboks i mælkefodringsperioden stresser kalvene, da det forhindrer social adfærd og begrænser kalvenes bevægelighed. Opstaldning af kalve i grupper størrere end 7 kalve er forbundet med øget forekomst af luftvejssygdomme. | |
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Ko kalv kontakt system for forbedret sundhed og dyrevelfærd Ammekøer Animal welfare Society friendly |
Ko kalv kontakt ( systemer hvor kalvene opstaldes sammen med malkekøer er under udvikling og vurderes at lade dyrene udvise en mere naturlig moder og dieadfærd. Kalve i CCC systemer har generelt bedre tilvækst specielt før afvænning end onventionelt opfostrede kalve. Forskellige strategier for CCC systemer varierer alt efter mængden af kokontakt og diegivning der tillades. Her beskrives et CCC system med ammekøer. | |
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Méthode Bilan Travail un outil pour discuter « travail » avec les agriculteurs Economic resilience Social resilience |
la méthode Bilan Travail , conçue par l’INRAE et Idele l’Institut de l’Elevage, dans les années 1990, quantifie le travail lié à la gestion du troupeau et des surfaces. Elle évalue aussi les marges de manoeuvre des agriculteurs en termes de temps disponibles pour réaliser d’autres activités professionnelles (formation, responsabilités) et disposer de temps libres. Cet outil a été créé pour les agriculteurs et leurs conseillers afin de les aider à construire une analyse globale de leur système, en intégrant une dimension « travail ». |  |
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Virtuele omheining Animal welfare Economic resilience Social resilience Society friendly |
Draadomheiningen zijn arbeidsintensief (bv. bij strip grazen), vragen regelmatig onderhoud en bemoeilijken efficiënt grazen met overbegrazing. Een virtuele omheining kan hier een oplossing bieden. De investeringskost kan terugverdiend worden door o.a. efficiënter grazen met hogere productieresultaten en het wegvallen van arbeids en onderhoudskosten van fysieke omheiningen. | |
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Estudio genómico de las terneras recién nacidas Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
La evaluación genómica de las terneras recién nacidas es un proceso en el que su ADN puede proporcionar valiosa información genética. La gestión del rebaño basada en la información genética ayuda a mejorar el valor de cría, la productividad, la utilidad y la información del rebaño. Es más fiable y eficaz. Cada nueva generación representa un nuevo y mayor potencial genético. | |
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Niskoemisyjna aplikacja gnojowicy na użytkach zielonych przez jej stosowanie bezpośrednio na glebę lub do gleby Environment Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Aplikacja gnojowicy na użytkach zielonych, zwiększa zawartość materii organicznej i zapewnia łatwo dostępny azot (azot amonowy). Wykorzystanie gnojowicy w nawożeniu, redukuje zużycie wysoce energochłonnych w produkcji nawozów chemicznych, wytwarzanych z nieodnawialnych surowców. Zastosowanie maszyn do aplikacji gnojowicy, pozwala na zmniejszenie emisji amoniaku, poprawę jakości wody, zmniejszenie odoru i zwiększenie efektywności ekonomicznej uprawy trawy. | |
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Groupes d’échanges entre éleveurs : échanger sur la technique, les aspects socio économiques et être accompagné à l’aide de méthodes d’animation Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Les fermes doivent s’adapter à un environnement en constante évolution. Des groupes de soutien structurés permettent aux éleveurs de partager leurs expériences personnelles leurs idées et de faire avancer l’ensemble des membres. Les groupes locaux aident chacun à adapter ses pratiques par le partage de connaissances d’innovations à tester, de leurs échecs et réussites. Les groupes d’éleveurs bénéficient de la force du collectif et de l’animation du groupe par des professionnels. | |
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Modele finansowe ułatwiające sukcesję Economic resilience Social resilience |
Sukcesja gospodarstw mlecznych polega na przekazywaniu własności i zarządzania z pokolenia na pokolenie. Jest to złożony proces ze względu na przywiązanie emocjonalne, względy finansowe i zawiłości prawne. | |
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Ayudas para promover la difusión de conocimientos, la mejora de las competencias y la identificación de oportunidades Economic resilience Social resilience Society friendly |
Proporcionar ayudas económicas para contratar, promover e incentivar a las personas a trabajar en el sector agrario, la industria alimentaria y el medio rural. Esto se puede llevar a cabo enseñando a los jóvenes la gestión, funcionamiento y realidad del sector agrario y agroalimentario, consiguiendo así la transferencia de conocimiento. | |
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Explore, align with stakeholders and develop opportunities to align with regional rural goals on biodiversity and water and farm management Economic resilience Social resilience |
Farmers are entrepreneurs that sometimes may feel that they are being managed in how to do their job as well as being piled under by rules and regulation. This may lead to growing displeasure, unhappiness and resistance amongst farmers at the expense of their relations with influencers, stakeholders, policy makers and society, who are often experiencing the same challenges. Approaches that encourage collaboration , discussion and working on perspectives that are carried more broadly can help to steer and reach multi stakeholders’ targets, wishes and desire s. One such approach is called in the Netherlands the ‘De Marke Model’. This model may serve as a basis, example or reference for similar approaches elsewhere. | |
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Vorbeugende Mastitis Milchtests ( MASTdecide ) für eine bessere Behandlungsstrategie Animal welfare Environment Society friendly |
Die Entwicklung und Ausbreitung der Antibiotikaresistenz ist zu einem wichtigen Problem für die öffentliche Gesundheit geworden. In der Milchviehhaltung werden die meisten antimikrobiellen Mittel zur Behandlung von Euterentzündungen eingesetzt (68 %). Eine deutliche Verringerung des Einsatzes antimikrobieller Mittel in der Milchproduktion kann entweder direkt durch die Optimierung des Einsatzes antimikrobieller Mittel für die Behandlung klinischer Mastitis und trockener Kühe oder indirekt durch eine allgemeine Verbesserung der Eutergesundheit erreicht werden. | |
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Kolostrum Management - Ausreichend hochwertiges Kolostrum als Basis für produktive Kühe Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Kälber werden ohne Antikörper im Blut geboren und sind so zu 100% abhängig von den Antiköpern, die sie nach der Kalbung über die Biestmilch aufnehmen. Gutes Kolostrum Management ist sehr wichtig um gesunde Kälber aufzuziehen, aber auch produktive Kühe. Leider ist das Kolostrum Management auf vielen Betrieben nicht optimal, was wiederum auch einen finanziellen Impakt hat. | |
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Strategische Klauenpflege für eine bessere Herdengesundheit und Langlebigkeit Animal welfare Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Lahmheit ist ein großes Problem in der Milchviehwirtschaft und führt zu großen finanziellen Verlusten. Strategisches Klauenschneiden, auch bekannt als routinemäßiges Klauenschneiden, ist eine präventive Praxis, bei der die gesamte Herde auf ihre Klauen untersucht (und bei Bedarf geschnitten) wird. | |
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Die Herabsetzung des Erstkalbealters auf 23-25 Monate führt zu einer höheren Lebensleistung und Rentabilität Animal welfare Environment Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Ein Erstkalbealter von 23 25 Monaten maximiert die Rentabilität des Betriebes, jedoch muss die Färse ausreichend entwickelt sein um dieses Ziel gefahrlos zu erreichen. Ein nachhaltiges, kontrolliertes Wachstum von Geburt an ist daher notwendig, um die harmonische Entwicklung der künftigen Milchkuh zu gewährleisten, ohne ihre künftige Produktionskapazität zu beeinträchtigen. | |
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Messung von Jungtieren für ein optimales Wachstum Animal welfare Economic resilience |
Durch regelmäßiges Messen des Jungviehs erhält der Landwirt einen besseren Einblick in deren Wachstum. So kann der Landwirt z.B. frühzeitig erkennen, wenn das Wachstum nicht optimal verläuft, und kann schnell eingreifen. Die Optimierung des Wachstums der Jungtiere führt zu niedrigeren Aufzuchtkosten, einer höheren Milchproduktion, wenn sie zu laktierenden Kühen werden, und zu einem nachhaltigeren Viehbestand, da sie eine höhere Lebensleistung erbringen. Daher kann diese Maßnahme zu einem widerstandsfähigeren Betrieb führen. | |
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Pieno bandų sveikatos, vaisingumo ir ilgaamžiškumo gerinimas, siekiant padidinti ūkininkų pajamas ir sumažinti neigiamą poveikį aplinkai Animal welfare |
Pieno bandų sveikatos, vaisingumo ir ilgaamžiškumo gerinimas tai daugialypis uždavinys, duodantis toli siekiančią naudą. Tai ne tik pagerina gyvulių gerovę, bet ir gali gerokai padidinti ūkininkų pajamas ir sušvelninti su pienininkyste susijusį neigiamą poveikį aplinkai. Norint padidinti ūkininkų pajamas ir sumažinti neigiamą pieno pramonės poveikį aplinkai, labai svarbu gerinti pieno bandų sveikatą, vaisingumą ir ilgaamžiškumą. Pateikiame išsamią strategiją šiems tikslams pasiekti. | |
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Biogas a soli effluenti Economic resilience Environment |
La riduzione delle emissioni di gas serra, la valorizzazione degli effluenti zootecnici e il maggiore impiego di energie rinnovabili sono obiettivi prioritari nelle aziende agricole. La d igestione anaerobica degli effluenti zootecnici rappresenta una tecnologia adatta a raggiungere questi obiettivi . Gli impianti di biogas permettono di accumulare un “credito” di CO 2eq sia per le emissioni di metano evitate dallo stoccaggio degli effluenti, sia perché il biogas è energia rinnovabile che va a sostituire fonti fossili. | |
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Biogas - How to utilise cattle effluents Economic resilience Environment |
The reduction of GHG emissions, the improved utilization of effluents, and the increase of green energy use are top priorities in dairy farms Anaerobic digestion of the effluent/livestock waste fits the realisation of those targets Biogas plants allow ruminant producers to get carbon credits both because of the emissions avoided by the storage of effluents and because biogas, which is a renewable energy source, can replace fossil sources. | |
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Virtual fencing Animal welfare Economic resilience Social resilience Society friendly |
Wire fences are labour intensive (e.g. strip grazing), need frequent maintenance and hinder efficient grazing with overgrazing. A virtual fence may solve these problems. The investment cost may be recovered by mo re efficient grazing with higher production results and the loss of labour and maintenance costs of wire fences. | |
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Reduction of first calving age to 23-25 month results in increased lifetime yield and profitability Animal welfare Environment Society friendly Technical efficiency |
A first calving between 23 and 25 months of age maximizes the profitability of the business, but the heifer must have sufficient conformation to reach this objective without danger. Sustained, controlled growth from birth is therefore necessary to ensure the harmonious development of the future dairy cow, without compromising her future production capacity. | |
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Good practices for calf rearing that leads to high productive dairy cows Animal welfare Economic resilience |
Young stock can often be overlooked as the incur cosy rather than delivering an income. Rearing quality heifers is essential to maintain dairy herds. To achieve key targets (such as 24 month calving), a good start in life is essential. This factsheet with outline Good practices for calf rearing that leads to high productive dairy cows. | |
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Measuring young stock for optimal growth Animal welfare Economic resilience |
By measuring young stock on a regular basis, the farmer gets a better insight into the growth of the young stock. For example, the farmer can detect at an early stage if growth is not optimal and can intervene quickly. Optimizing young stock growth leads to lower rearing costs, higher milk production when they become lactating cows and more sustainable livestock as they have a higher lifetime production. Therefore, this measure can lead to a more resilient farm. | |
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Preventive Mastitis Milk Testing (MASTdecide) to apply a better treatment strategy Animal welfare Environment Society friendly |
The development and spread of antimicrobial resistance has become a major issue for public health. In dairy production, most antimicrobials are applied for the treatment of udder inflammation (68%). A significant reduction of antimicrobial usage in dairy production can be achieved either directly by optimization of antimicrobial usage for clinical mastitis and dry cow treatment or indirectly by general udder health improvement. | |
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Strategic hoof trimming to improve herd health status and longevity Animal welfare Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Lameness is a major animal welfare concern within the dairy industry, and leads to financial losses . Strategic hoof trimming, also knows as routine hoof trimming, is a preventative practice where the entire herd has their hooves examined (and trimmed if required). | |
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Biestmanagement Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Kalveren worden geboren zonder antistoffen in het bloed en zijn dus volledig afhankelijk van antistoffen die ze via de biest binnenkrijgen. Een goed biestmanagement is bijgevolg uitermate belangrijk om de kalveren gezond te houden, maar ook om productieve koeien te worden. Toch is de biestmanagement op veel bedrijven niet optimaal wat uiteraard ook een financiële impact heeft. | |
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Colostrum management Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Calves are born without antibodies in their blood and are totally dependent on antibodies in the colostrum they drink after birth. Good colostrum management is extremely important to rear healthy calves, but also productive cows. However, colostrum management is not optimal at many farms, which has of course a financial impact. | |
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Herd health plan produced with vet Animal welfare Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Good animal health is key to improving animal welfare and increasing productivity. Creating a herd health plan (HHP) with a vet helps to mitigate the risk of disease and review the current health status of the herd. The plan should outline preventative strategies as well as treatment protocols. | |
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Maximizing forage performance to reduce concentrate feed - grass silage Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Ruminants have a unique ability to convert fibrous feed materials into high quality milk and meat products thanks to the genius evolutionary development the rumen. The rumen harbours fibrolytic microbes that allow utilization of e g grass that is not directly human edible Grass cultivation provides many ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, improved biodiversity, less erosion, capture of nutrients, better soil structure etc. Fibrous forages are natural feeds for ruminants and support the health of their digestive system. Typically grass based feeds are also cheaper than concentrate feeds. All these factors support high use of grass in the diets of ruminants, but it requires production of good quality grass based feeds. | |
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Red clover as a pure stand for silage can bring benefits Environment Technical efficiency |
Red clover (Trifolium pratense ) has many benefits, such as the ability to fix nitrogen thanks to the symbiotic Rhizobium bacteria in its root nodules, it improves biodiversity, and it has favourable characteristics as a feed component in ruminant diets. However, the persistency of red clover is poor in Boreal swards and the leys seldom last longer than two years. | |
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Picking sires to suit specific traits of dairy cows on farm Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
A dairy farmer must take into account numerous genetic and environmental factors when selecting sires. These factors include the breeding objective, genetic level of the herd, genetic information on individual animals, relatedness, technological circumstances, input and market prices. The decision on mating pairs has a long term impact on the herd. | |
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Cross breeding with beef cattle breeds to increase the value of surplus young stock Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
The price of Inseminating dairy calves is very low or null. The innovation propose to increase the value of calves by inseminate dairy cows with semen from beef bulls breed to produce calves for meat production. | |
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Utilisation de semence sexée pour accroître le nombre de génisses Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
La semence sexée est une technologie innovante qui permet de prédéterminer le sexe du veau avec une fiabilité d'environ 90 %. Toutefois, son adoption a été entravée par des taux d'insémination plus faibles, des coûts plus élevés et une disponibilité limitée de semence et de taureaux. Une plus grande utilisation de la semence sexée peut contribuer à améliorer l'efficacité de la production laitière et bovine, à accroître la rentabilité des exploitations et à améliorer la durabilité environnementale de la production bovine. | |
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Use of sexxed semen to increase the number of heifer calves Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Sexed semen is an innovative technology that allows the predetermination of calf sex with about 90% reliability. However, uptake has been hindered by lower conception rates, higher costs and limited availability of both semen and sires. Greater utilisation of sexed semen can help improve the efficacy of both dairy and beef production, increase farm profitability, and help improve the environmental sustainability of cattle production. | |
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Genomic assessment of newborn calves Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Genomic assessment of newborn calves is a process in which their DNA can provide valuable genetic information. Herd management based on genetic information helps improve breeding value, productivity, usability and conformation of the herd. It is more reliable and efficient. Each new generation represents a new, higher genetic potential. | |
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Management of hedges and marginal areas to improve biodiversity Economic resilience Environment Social resilience |
Hedgerows and marginal areas, such as field margins and road verges, are a typical landscape feature in many parts of Europe. They provide an important habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. However, increased agricultural intensification and associated land use changes over the past decades have led to a dramatic decrease in the biodiversity of hedgerows and marginal areas. | |
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Agroforestry on dairy farms Animal welfare Environment Society friendly |
For several decades, plots of land have been grouped together, and trees have been pulled down to facilitate the cultivation of agricultural land. Nowadays, some farmers are experimenting with planting trees/hedges within plots for various reasons: to provide shade for the animals, to create a microclimate favourable to grass growth, to increase biodiversity, to diversify production (e.g. orchards, wood chips as bedding material). | |
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Use of Hospital Pens Animal welfare Society friendly Technical efficiency |
Animals suffering from injuries or diseases tend to change their behaviour and have other needs than healthy animals. Animals suffering from infectious disease must be separated from healthy animals to avoid spread of diseases. Use of hospital pens is a solution to handle these challenges. | |
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Use of rubber-coated flooring in alleys improves and stimulates safe cow movement Animal welfare Technical efficiency |
Concrete is a hard and abrasive surface for cows to stand and walk on. Rubber matting is designed to increase grip and create a softer surface, increasing cow comfort and health. Farmers should consider implementing rubber matting in high risk and high use areas to improve animal welfare and production. | |
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Offering milk to calves via teat using bucket or milk bars Animal welfare Economic resilience Social resilience |
Traditionally many calves are fed milk in buckets. Offering milk to calves via teat, teat bucket or milk bars (instead of buckets or troughs) provides an out let for the sucking motivation and can therefore prevent the development of cross sucking . | |
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Group housing of calves Animal welfare Society friendly |
Housing calves in small groups of 2-7 calves pre-weaning has welfare benefits compared to both individual housing and housing in larger groups. Individual housing in the milk feeding period is stressful for calves because it prevents social behaviour and restricts calves movement. Housing calves in groups larger than 7 calves is associated increased incidence of respiratory disease. | |
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Sand Bedding in freestalls Animal welfare |
Sand provides a comfortable lying surface and provides extra grip when getting up and lying down. Cows lie down longer on sand than on harder surfaces. In addition, sand is an inorganic material in which environmental bacteria growth is limited, and the prevalence of lameness and mastitis problems is low. However, management of sand in cubicle housing has its challenges. | |
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Improvement of health, fertility and longevity in dairy herds to provide higher income for farmers and to reduce negative environmental effect Animal welfare |
Improving the health, fertility and longevity of dairy herds is a multifaceted task with far reaching benefits. As well as improving animal welfare, it can significantly increase farmers' incomes and reduce the negative environmental impacts of dairy farming. Described below is a comprehensive strategy to achieve these goals. | |
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Cow-calf contact systems for improving animal health and welfare - Foster cows Animal welfare Society friendly |
Cow calf contact ( systems, where calves are housed together with dairy cows, are being developed and evaluated to enable animals to express more natural maternal and suckling behaviour. Calves in CCC systems generally have greater growth rates, especially before weaning, than conventionally reared calves. Different management strategies are based on the amount of maternal contact and suckling allowed. Here a ' CCC system is described. | |
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Freewalk housing system Animal welfare |
A freewalk housing system is a barn without cubicles. In the past, deep litter systems with straw as bedding material was developed. The freewalk systems are in development with various bedding material and ample space per cow, about 10 to 15 m 2 per cow in the bedded area where cows can walk and lie down. The aim of the freewalk housing system is to create more movement space for the animals, as well as to provide manure fractions, or manure products that can improve soil quality. To this end, feces and urine may be separated on a permeable synthetic floor or a sand bedding, or composted organic material, such as sawdust or wood chips, can be used. | |
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Work Assessment Method - a way to discuss labour with farmers Economic resilience Social resilience |
The Work Assessment Method (WAM), designed by INRAE and Idele French Livestock Institute in the 1990s, quantifies the work related to management of herds and lands. It assesses farmer’s room for manoeuvre in terms of time needed to carry out other professional activities and to have free time. This tool was created for advisers and farmers to help global analysis of livestock farming systems from a work perspective. | |
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Applying LEAN on a farm Social resilience |
Dairy Lean is a management system that encourages continuous improvement in production efficiency, maximizing value creation and minimizing losses in every dairy production process. | |
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Managing employees Social resilience |
Management can be defined as "All the different techniques of organization and management of all resources and teams within a company that enable the development of an organization". In addition to remuneration, it is important to consider human relations with employees as a key factor in recruiting, motivating and retaining staff. Poor management can deteriorate working conditions and organisation on the farm. | |
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Human resource management, incentive systems and financing benefits to retain employees, linked to production results Economic resilience Social resilience |
Agriculture has long been based on farming families to supply most of the farm labor. The number of farming families has decreased, due to the migration of youth from rural areas to cities to pursue employment and obtain a more competitive income In the long er term new agricultural technologies have the potential to help address the challenges of the labor requirements on dairy farms. | |
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Generational succession strategies, support and planning Economic resilience Social resilience |
"The average age of farmers is very much at the older end of the age spectrum; one third (32%) of farm managers in the EU were 65 years of age or more in 2016. Only 11% of farm managers in the EU were young farmers under the age of 40 years." Volatile profitability, low prestige of rural jobs, demographic issues, and an increasing number of policy regulations make dairy farming less attractive to young people to remain in the sector. | |
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Finance models to facilitate succession Economic resilience Social resilience |
Dairy farm succession involves transferring ownership and management from one generation to the next. It's a complex process due to emotional attachment, financial considerations and legal complexities. Several financial models can be used, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. | |
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Training of vets on advising on prevention methods Animal welfare Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Training vets to provide advice on preventive measures for animals is essential for promoting their well being. Such training should cover topics such as vaccination schedules, parasite control, nutrition and health assessment. | |
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Engage advisory services/consultants to improve farm management Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Dairy farming is a complex enterprise which encompasses fields such as animal health, nutrition, grass and crop agronomy / management, HR, machinery, environmental compliance, business planning etc. It is almost impossible to have expertise in all these areas. This is where advisory services and specialist consultants can help. | |
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Peer groups of farmers to share technical skills, socio-economic knowledge and provide support with the use of facilitation methods Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
To be resilient, farms need to adapt to an evolving environment. Organised support groups enable people to share personal experiences and ideas that push the whole group forward. At a local level, peer groups of farmers help each other adapt to change by sharing knowledge, innovations to be tested, failures and successes. Peer groups benefit from collective strength and professional facilitation. | |
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Personal development on a wide spectrum of topics to increase resilience skills Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Personal development covers a wide range of topics aimed at improving a person's resilience skills. Resilience is the ability to adapt, recover and thrive in the face of difficulties, challenges and setbacks. It encompasses various aspects of personal growth and self improvement that are important to invest in and deepen. | |
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Improve quality of advisory services Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Quality advisory services are the basis for successful decision making, personal and professional growth and long term success. Improving the quality of advisory services requires developing a strategy, which we describe in this factsheet. Improving the quality of advisory services provided to the dairy sector is crucial to the sustainability and success of dairy farming. | |
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Grants to promote knowledge dissemination, skills enhancement and oppoprtunity identification Economic resilience Social resilience Society friendly |
Provide financial aid to hire, promote and encourage people to work in the agricultural sector, food industry and rural environment. This can be carried out by teaching trainees in the management, operation and reality of the agriculture and agri-food sector and thus achieving the transfer of knowledge. | |
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Outsourcing of General Contract work Economic resilience Social resilience Technical efficiency |
Over recent years the number of dairy farmers has decreased while the average herd size has increased. Dairy farmers are now looking after many more cows per labor unit than in previous generations. At the same time agricultural machinery has become much more expensive. This makes contracting of machinery work an attractive option for dairy farmers. | |
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Routeplanner Dairy cattle Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Many dairy farmers do not know enough about the level of costs and income on their dairy farms. This knowledge is essential to make correct management decisions Instead of making decisions based on intuition, it is better to adjust your business operations based on factual results. Not only is the knowledge of one's own company of added value but also comparable knowledge from similar companies. Through external comparison, strengths and weaknesses can be quickly identified and this knowledge can give rise to the correct action. A management tool can include both economic and technical figures. | |
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Individual Farm KPI/Economic indicators including sectoral indicators for benchmarking Economic resilience Social resilience |
Many dairy farmers do not know enough about the level of costs and income on their dairy farms. This knowledge is essential to make correct management decisions Instead of making decisions based on intuition, it is better to make adjustments to business operations based on accurate information. The knowledge of one's own company, and of other similar companies, adds value when making decisions. Through external comparisons, strengths and weaknesses can be quickly identified and this knowledge can give rise to the right action. A management tool can include both economic and technical figures. | |
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Managing cash flows Economic resilience Technical efficiency |
Grass based milk production is seasonal and results in peaks and troughs in cash flow for the farm business. Because of this, a cash flow planner will help farmers to better manage their cash flow throughout the year, improving their mental health and the resilience of their farm. | |
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