Inspirational ideas: Mixed farming in the Aveyron river basin
In the Aveyron river basin (France), the low-lying, fertile lands are usually used for monocultures, and the higher, less fertile areas for livestock. Recently, a research project has led to the construction of a scenario in which crop farmers would introduce alfalfa into their rotations, in response to more frequently occurring summer droughts. This diversification would not only reduce water and fertiliser needs, but also open opportunities for cooperation with the livestock farmers.
Title of publication: Eip Agri
Organisation: Eip Agri Agriculture&Innovation
Année: 2017
Pays: France
Couverture géographique: Union européenne
Type: Article de blog
Texte intégral disponible à l'adresse: http://ec.europa.eu/eip/agriculture/en/news/mixed-farming-aveyron-river-basin
Langue: English