Natural grasslands in the Massif Central: expressing regional identity through high-quality products

Autor: Hulin, S., Galliot, Jean-Noël, Carrère, Pascal, Le Henaff, P-M, Bonsacquet, E.
Přispěvatelé: Pôle Fromager AOC Massif Central, Unité Mixte de Recherche sur l'Ecosystème Prairial - UMR (UREP), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-VetAgro Sup - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur et de recherche en alimentation, santé animale, sciences agronomiques et de l'environnement (VAS), Conservatoire Botanique National du Massif Central, SIDAM, ProdInra, Archive Ouverte
Jazyk: francouzština
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Fourrages
Fourrages, Association Française pour la Production Fourragère, 2019, pp.223-229
ISSN: 0429-2766
Popis: The often natural grasslands of the Massif Central (80% of usable farm area) contain an impressive pool of native species. They are also a resource that can enhance the quality of the region's livestock products. Over a decade of constructive research and development partnerships have led to the development of two multifunctional tools that can characterise grassland resources and the products they generate. A classification system has been created that describes the agricultural and environmental potential of 70 types of grasslands, as well as the relative quality of the resulting products. With the DIAM diagnostic tool, it is possible to design customised plans for individual farmers based on their farming strategies and the types of grasslands present on their farms. Both tools underscore the important role natural grasslands can play in generating high-quality products.
Databáze: OpenAIRE