Grass production can be doubled with high-density grazing. Seventy small-scale and commercial farms in South Africa were interviewed about nutrient circulation. Farmers were asked about circular practices, focusing on how
Grass production can be doubled with high-density grazing. Seventy small-scale and commercial farms in South Africa were interviewed about nutrient circulation. Farmers were asked about circular practices, focusing on how
Aim to enhance milk productivity and reduce GHG emissions. Researchers have assessed the cost-benefit and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions of climate-smart management interventions on 816 dairy farms in Kenya. These
Drone measurements at ILRIs Kapiti farm in Kenya. The tests are part of a bigger effort under CircAgric-GHG, that is collecting data and testing the methodology for ruminant methane emission
Evaluating local foraging resources in Italy using remote sensing and productivity modelling. In the Italian Alps, the use of mountain pastures and traditional pastoral methods is on the decline. Researchers
Researchers have assessed the carbon footprints of dairy farms in 5 European countries. Farm management practices explained up to 79% of the variation in carbon footprints, which implies potential for
Pasture can reduce carbon footprint from sheep production by almost one third. Transhumant sheep systems, both by foot and lorry, achieve relatively low carbon footprint, compared to sedentary farms. Mobility
Circular pasture-based dairy production. On the Solohead Research Farm in Ireland, Teagasc Livestock Systems are testing systems of pasture-based dairy production with minimal external inputs, and as much internal circularity
Bakery by-products as feed ingredient for lactating cows may increase milk production and lower global warming potential. An Italian case study shows promising results for adding bakery by-products as a
What do farmers perceive as barriers, possibilities, and solutions to circular agriculture? The CircAgric-project conducted two workshops with farmers in Norway in October and November (2023). The farmers were prompted
Opportunities and barriers to adopting circular practices in UK agriculture. Dialogue with stakeholders is an important part of the CircAgric-GHG project. Project partner Bangor University have arranged two online workshops
Flying a mere 9 meters above the grasslands at Kapiti, ILRI’s Research Station and Wildlife Conservancy, a drone not only took pictures of the landscape and livestock inhabitants, but was also measuring methane emissions from herds of ruminants (camels, goats, cows and sheep that digest plant-based food in a specialized stomach, resulting in methane production as a by-product). This was the first time that a drone was used to measure emissions from livestock on the African continent.
Forskere fra åtte land skal undersøke hva europeiske og afrikanske bønder kan lære av hverandre. Prosjektet CircAgric-GHG skal gi økt kunnskap om resirkulering og smart ressursbruk, samt metoder for å redusere klimagassutslipp fra gårder og beite.
