scholarly journals Potential for Conversion of Agrosilvopastoral Systems of Dairy Cattle to the Organic Production Model in South Eastern Mexico

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 3081-3093 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Nahed-Tora ◽  
B. Sanchez-Mu ◽  
Y. Mena ◽  
J. Ruiz-Rojas ◽  
R. Aguilar-Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Production Model ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Agrosilvopastoral Systems

Feasibility of converting agrosilvopastoral systems of dairy cattle to the organic production model in southeastern Mexico

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 136-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Nahed-Toral ◽  
B. Sanchez-Muñoz ◽  
Y. Mena ◽  
J. Ruiz-Rojas ◽  
R. Aguilar-Jimenez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Production Model ◽  
Agrosilvopastoral Systems

scholarly journals A Sustainable Organic Production Model for “Food Sovereignty” in the United Arab Emirates and Sicily-Italy

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid Butti Al Shamsi ◽  
Antonio Compagnoni ◽  
Giuseppe Timpanaro ◽  
Salvatore Cosentino ◽  
Paolo Guarnaccia
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Food Sovereignty ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Production Model

scholarly journals Appraisal of the conversion possibilities of pastoral meat sheep systems to the organic production model

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Francisco de Asís Ruiz ◽  
Daniel Grande ◽  
José Nahed ◽  
José María Castel ◽  
Yolanda Mena
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Mediterranean Basin ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Production Model ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Pastoral Systems ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Meat Sheep ◽  
The Mediterranean Basin

Abstract In the Mediterranean Basin, sheep meat production systems are based on grazing, and help to conserve biodiversity, mitigate the greenhouse gases emissions and maintain the population in rural areas. However, the lack of differentiation of pastoral systems, as opposed to the intensive model, puts its continuity at risk. In this sense, organic farming can be an alternative to sustain extensive sheep-cereal production systems in marginal Mediterranean drylands. The aim of this research was to evaluate the conversion possibilities of pastoral meat sheep production systems to the organic production model in the Mediterranean Basin, working with the autochthonous Segureña breed sheep. 46 farms were studied, classified into four clusters by mean of multivariate analysis. In order to determine the degree to which farms approached the organic model, 60 variables, grouped into nine indicators were analyzed to obtain an Organic Conversion Index (OCI). The Nutritional management indicator has a high value of approaching the organic model, as well as Animal welfare and Food safety. Marketing and business management, Breeds and reproduction, Weed and pest control and Sustainable pasture management indicators also reach a good approximation level. Only the Breeds and reproduction indicator presented values with significant differences between clusters. The average value of the OCI for the 46 farms ranges from 63 to 70%, and therefore it can be concluded that extensive meat sheep herds in the region are close to this production model. Among the recommendations that can be made to improve the conversion possibilities to the organic model are: (i) to increase own fodder production or find a way to obtain it easily and economically; (ii) to complete the plant−soil−animal cycle, (iii) to seek greater marketing autonomy and (iv) to achieve closer contact with the final consumer. At the same time, government policy both in Spain and other parts of Europe should persevere to find more ways to support the progress of this type of production, in an effort to address limitations and overcome the lack of alternative markets.

Comparison of performance and fitness traits in German Angler, Swedish Red and Swedish Polled with Holstein dairy cattle breeds under organic production – ERRATUM

animal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1110
Author(s):  
A. Bieber ◽  
A. Wallenbeck ◽  
A. Spengler Neff ◽  
F. Leiber ◽  
C. Simantke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Cattle Breeds ◽  
Fitness Traits

Understanding the barriers and exploring the possibilities of the organic livestock sector in dehesa agroforestry systems: a multi-actor approach for effective diagnosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 663-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrés Horrillo ◽  
Paula Gaspar ◽  
Francisco J. Mesías ◽  
Ahmed Elghannam ◽  
Miguel Escribano
Keyword(s):  
Stocking Density ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Production Model ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Difficult Situation ◽  
Extensive Farming

AbstractThe dehesa agroforestry system is classified as one of the most singular ecosystems in the European Union. In the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, it spreads over an area of approximately 6.7 million hectares, contributing major environmental, cultural, aesthetic and economic value to the region. The main agricultural activity that is developed in this ecosystem is the extensive farming of cattle, sheep and Iberian pigs with low stocking density and few inputs. Sustainable management of these ecosystems' existing production farms is essential in order to secure their continuity, as they face a difficult situation on account of their low profitability. One of the strategies that could be employed to attain a sustainable situation is the proposition of an organic production model. In order to explore this option, a participatory research process has been proposed and developed in the Spanish region called Extremadura (Spain). The aim of this process is to investigate the potential of extensive farming systems in moving toward a sustainable organic production model, identifying the main barriers preventing livestock farmers from converting to the organic model and seeking specific improvement measures that would reduce such barriers. For that purpose, four focus group sessions were run with a total of 33 participating stakeholders. For the analysis of these focus groups, Atlas.ti qualitative software was used to categorize and quantify the main ideas proposed during the sessions. The findings revealed that the main barriers can be classified into three groups: barriers that are inherent to the production processes and the structure of the specific sector, barriers associated with administration and management issues and lastly, barriers relating to education and training of the various actors involved. We consider this paper may contribute to policy makers' decisions to focus on specific actions for improvement that are customized for the socio-economic and environmental conditions of the region.

scholarly journals Comparison of performance and fitness traits in German Angler, Swedish Red and Swedish Polled with Holstein dairy cattle breeds under organic production

animal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 609-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bieber ◽  
A. Wallenbeck ◽  
A. Spengler Neff ◽  
F. Leiber ◽  
C. Simantke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Cattle Breeds ◽  
Fitness Traits

scholarly journals Tomato fertigation with dairy cattle wastewater

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos F Jorge ◽  
Camila F Pinho ◽  
Alexandre L Nascentes ◽  
Dinara G Alves ◽  
Gilda V Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Polynomial Regression ◽  
Branch Length ◽  
Farming System ◽  
N Fertilization ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Mineral Fertilization ◽  
Linear Effect ◽  
N Dose ◽  
Organic Farming System

ABSTRACT The use of wastewater in the fertigation of agricultural crops increases productivity and product quality, and contributes to reduce environmental pollution. In this work, the objective was to evaluate how the use of dairy cattle wastewater (DCWW) in the fertigation of tomatoes affected production and productivity, as well as foliar nutritional contents, in an organic farming system. Treatments consisted of six nitrogen doses (0, 50, 100, 200, 300 and 400%), having N recommendation for tomato (100 kg/ha) as reference, applied using DCWW via fertigation. DCWW is made up of washing water, urine, feces and milk. Stem diameter, branch length, weekly fruit yield per plant and aggregate productivity were evaluated. N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Cu, Mn, Fe, Zn and B foliar contents were quantified. Data were submitted to analysis of variance (p≤0.05) and, where significant, polynomial regression models were applied. Treatment means were compared by the Tukey test (p≤0.05). The highest production, productivity and nutrient foliar accumulation were observed when 400% of the N dose recommended for tomato was used. There was an increasing linear effect on weekly and aggregate yield and also on nutrient accumulation in leaves as function of the applied N dose. N fertilization in tomato organic production can be carried out using DCWW via fertigation, but with a complementary mineral fertilization to supply plants with adequate amounts of phosphorus and potassium.

Supplementing dairy steers and organically managed dairy cows with synthetic vitamin D3 is unnecessary at pasture during exposure to summer sunlight

2009 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 372-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lone Hymøller ◽  
Søren K Jensen ◽  
Hanna Lindqvist ◽  
Birgitta Johansson ◽  
Mette O Nielsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
Synthetic Vitamin ◽  
Time Of Year ◽  
Production Animals ◽  
The Impact

Use of synthetic feed additives, including synthetic vitamin D3 (D3) in the feed for cows and other ruminants, is not consistent with the international principles of organic farming. If dairy farmers wish to produce in accordance with the organic principles, production animals would be left with only their endogenous production of D3 from summer sunlight as a source of D3. To examine the impact of supplemental synthetic D3 from the feed on the D3 status of dairy cattle in organic production in Nordic countries, 20 high-yielding dairy cows and 30 dairy steers were divided into two groups: one supplemented with synthetic D3 in the feed and one not supplemented with synthetic D3. Vitamin D3 status of the animals was assessed by measuring the concentration of the liver-derived 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25OHD3) in plasma. Results showed that 25OHD3 concentration in plasma from dairy cattle as well as from steers decreased during winter for both supplemented and unsupplemented groups. Unsupplemented cows and steers had approximately 2 ng 25OHD3 per ml plasma during winter, whereas supplemented animals had between 10 (cows) and 30 (steers) ng/ml. During summer and autumn there was no additive effect of supplementing with synthetic D3 since unsupplemented and supplemented animals had the same D3 status at this time of year. In all cows summer concentrations of 25OHD3 were 20–25 ng/ml and in all steers 40–50 ng/ml plasma. The decrease in vitamin D3 status during winter indicates that cows and steers are able to store D3 only to a limited extent. The results also show that cows or steers fed supplemental D3 according to Swedish recommendation throughout the year are not able to maintain their summer value of 25OHD3 during winter.

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