In SOLID, WP3, a desk-top review was conducted: The overview of the literature demonstrates a wide variation in the potential novel and underutilized feed resources to be used in organic and low input dairy systems, and in many cases also the lack of scientific knowledge which may prevent the efficient use of some feeds.

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SOLID, WP2 is studying breeds which are perceived by producers and industry partners as being specifically adapted to the conditions of organic and low input dairy production systems. Continue reading “Cattle and goats – breeds adapted to organic and low input dairy production”

Whole farm sustainability assessments have been an ef-fective way of opening up discussions with dairy farmers on what is needed to make their farms more sustainable, and revealed some interesting differences between countries. Continue reading “Assessing whole farm sustainablility”

For the rapid assessment in WP1, Austrian farms were identified for the case study. They should represent traditional alpine dairy production, which can be characterised as low input, with organic dairy production playing a major role.

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