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The enthusiasm for outdoor grazing continues to increase year on year
The percentage of dairy farms with outdoor grazing will rise to 2021% of the total in 84, according to an analysis by Sustainable Dairy Chain. On balance, this concerns just over 300 companies. Grazing contributes to a positive image of the dairy sector. More grazing can also help to achieve objectives in the field of ammonia reduction and soil-bound.
This thus one analysis of the Sustainable Dairy Chain. The target formulated for 2030 is that at least 81,2% of the farms (based on baseline measurement in 2012) apply some form of outdoor grazing. This goal was achieved in 2021 for the fourth year in a row.
In 2018, 82% of the farms applied some form of grazing, in 2019 83,0%, in 2020 83,7% and in 2021 this increased further to 84,0%.
The Weidegang Foundation ensures that these data are properly checked. The growth in the number of farms with outdoor grazing is taking place against the background of a decreasing number of dairy farms in total.
Klaas van der Horst
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