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No full textWein ohne Alkohol ist im Trend. Um diesen herzustellen, lässt die EU ein bereits erprobtes Verfahren zu. Das beschäftigt auch den Bund und die Schweizer Bioweinbranche
Éviter les mycotoxines dans les céréales alimentaires
No full textLes toxines fongiques peuvent affecter de manière significative la qualité des céréales alimentaires. Toutefois, le choix de la variété permet de prévenir les fortes infestations
Vino analcolico
No full textIl vino senz’alcol va di moda. L’UE per la sua produzione ammette un metodo già sperimentato. Ciò interessa anche la Confederazione e il settore vitivinicolo bio svizzero
cobra - Coordinating Organic Plant Breeding Activities for Diversity -Plot Trials Luxembourg
No full textThis dataset is part of the database compiled as an outcome of Work Area 1 in project OrganicYieldsUP. Variable definitions can be found here: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15276083
A plot trial of pea and faba bean in pure stand and in mixture was set up in a randomized block design with 4 replications. In order to investigate the differences between pure stand and intercropping
Organic variety trials for lupins (white and blue) in Luxembourg
No full textThis dataset is part of the database compiled as an outcome of Work Area 1 in project OrganicYieldsUP. Variable definitions can be found here: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15276083
National organic variety trials for lupins (white and blue) from 2021-2023 in Luxembourg
Multiple benefits of herbs: Polygonaceae species in veterinary pharmacology and livestock nutrition
Full text linkHerbs rich in secondary metabolites may possess beneficial properties in livestock nutrition and health. 49 Polygonaceae species of European mountain regions were included in a qualitative systematic review based on the methodological framework of the PRISMA statement. 174 relevant publications were identified. They comprised 231 in vitro and 163 in vivo experiments with cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs, and rodents. For 16 Polygonaceae species no reports were found. Fagopyrum esculentum and Fagopyrum tataricum showed potential as anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and metabolic modifying herbs and feeds improving intake and nitrogen conversion in broiler as well as milk quality and ruminal biotransformation in dairy cows. Polygonum aviculare was promising as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drug or feed, improving performance and affecting ruminal biotransformation in sheep, and Polygonum bistorta as an anti-inflammatory drug or feed, improving performance in broiler and mitigating methane emissions in ruminants. Rumex obtusifolius showed potential as an antibacterial drug or feed improving ruminal biotransformation and preventing bloating in cows, while Rumex acetosa and Rumex acetosella had antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Furthermore, Polygonum minus, Polygonum persicaria, Rumex crispus and Rumex patientia possess interesting anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. In conclusion, some Polygonaceae species show relevant properties that might be useful to prevent and treat livestock diseases, combined with nutritional benefits in performance, product quality, lowering ruminal methane and ammonia formation and transferring omega-3 fatty-acids from feed to tissue. The potential of such multifunctional plants for a holistic integration of veterinary, nutritional and ecological perspectives under a one-health approach of livestock management is discussed
Environmental impact and economic performance of Norwegian dairy farms
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Dairy farming contributes approximately 2.5 % of annual global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, necessitating effective mitigation strategies. Two approaches are often discussed: low-intensity, low-cost production with minimal reliance on purchased inputs; and high-intensity production with higher-yielding cows to reduce land use and reduce methane emissions per unit of milk.
Objective
The objective was to identify management factors and farm characteristics that explain variations in GHG emissions, environmental, and economic performance. Indicators included were GHG emissions, land use occupation, energy intensity, nitrogen intensity, and gross margin.
Methods
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was used to calculate the environmental impacts for 200 commercial dairy farms in Central Norway based on farm activities, purchased inputs, machinery, and buildings from 2014 to 2016. A multiple regression analysis with backward elimination was conducted to highlight important variables for environmental impact and economic outcome.
Results and conclusions
A higher share of dairy cows was found to be the most important factor in reducing GHG emissions, energy and nitrogen intensity, and land use but also to decrease gross margin. Additional key factors for reducing environmental impact included less purchased nitrogen fertiliser, and higher forage yield. There were no statistical correlations between GHG emissions and gross margin per MJ of human-edible energy delivered.
Significance
Conducting LCA for many dairy farms allows to highlight important factors influencing environmental impact and economic outcome. Using the delivery of human-edible energy from milk and meat as a functional unit allows for a combined evaluation of milk and meat production on a farm
Podcast: Feldarbeit ohne Grenzen: Arbeitsmigration in der Landwirtschaft | FiBL Focus
No full textIn der aktuellen Podcastfolge beleuchten wir zusammen unseren Gäst*innen das Thema Arbeitsmigration in der Landwirtschaft näher. Dazu haben wir Lina Tennhardt und Liene Hennig vom FiBL sowie Phillipe Sauvin von der Plattform für eine sozial nachhaltige Landwirtschaft eingeladen. Gemeinsam mit Vanessa Gabel sprechen sie über die aktuelle Situation von Arbeitsmigrant*innen in der Schweiz und werfen dabei auch einen Blick in die Zukunft
Podcast: Wie nachhaltig sind die deutschen Supermärkte? Es gibt noch Luft nach oben | FiBL Focus
No full text"Im Großen und Ganzen unternimmt der Lebensmitteleinzelhandel (LEH) nach wie vor nicht genug, um seiner Rolle als Gatekeeper für eine notwendige Transformation des Ernährungssystems gerecht zu werden“, lautet die Bilanz einer jüngst präsentierten Studie des FiBL. Darüber haben wir in der neusten Folge von FiBL Focus mit den Autor*innen gesprochen. Thema waren auch die Unterschiede zum Schweizer Markt
Würmer über das Weidemanagement kontrollieren
No full textParasitische Würmer können die Leistungsfähigkeit und Gesundheit von Kleinwiederkäuern, aber auch von jungen Rindern stark beeinträchtigen. Da ein intensiver Medikamenteneinsatz Rückstände und Resistenzen fördern kann, sollte die Kontrolle mit möglichst wenigen Entwurmungen erfolgen