R4D-FR-09 | France | BretagneBusiness Management: Improve Stratetic Skills and Build Robust Business ModelsDairy Cattle ManagementEcological and Environmental Footprint/Mitigation of Climate Change/Inputs EfficiencySocial Issues: Build Society Friendly System
51 dairy cows
343 000 liters /year
Additional Information
From your point of view, why this farm is interesting to be followed in R4D ?
Grass based farm (>60% of grazed grass in the ration). Reflection on climate change with implantation of hedges and diversification (cider and apple juice on direct sale)
Technical issues involved on this farm
Grazing management. Hedges implantation
Environment, animal welfare and society friendly production systems
Organic system. High level of environmental resilience : hedges, grassland. Animal welfare : dairy cows indoor only 2-3 months per year. Problematic on valorisation of bull calves