Conventional or organic cattle farming? Trade-offs between crop yield, livestock capacity, organic premiums, and government payments
An important question for farmers is whether to run their farm conventionally or organically. This choice can significantly affect the farm’s financial performance and its impact on the environment. OBJECTIVE – The primary objective of this study is to compare the profitability of conventional and organic cattle systems and investigate how it is associated with […]
Revision of Vitamin E recommendations for organically managed dairy cows
Vitamin E is essential and supplementation to the diet is often needed to meet the requirements of farm animals. This is particularly relevant during long indoor periods where conserved forages must be fed, as conservation can degrade Vitamin E. However, synthetic vitamins are regarded as contentious inputs in organic agriculture. Therefore, the aim of this […]
Revision of Vitamin E recommendations for dairy cows in organic agriculture: a review-based approach
Vitamin E is essential and supplementation to the diet is often needed to meet the requirements of farm animals. This is particularly relevant during long indoor periods where conserved forages must be fed, as conserva-tion can degrade Vitamin E. However, synthetic vitamins are regarded as contentious inputs in organic agriculture. Therefore, the aim of this […]
Revision of Vitamin E recommendations for dairy cows in organic agriculture: a review-based approach
Published in “Biological Agriculture and Horticulture”. Vitamin E is essential and supplementation to the diet is often needed to meet the requirements of farm animals. This is particularly relevant during long indoor periods where conserved forages must be fed, as conservation can degrade Vitamin E. However, synthetic vitamins are regarded as contentious inputs in organic […]
