In order to (continue to) comply with the On the way to PlanetProof quality mark, dairy farmers must also graze their young stock from this year onwards. From this year PlanetProof will ensure that young cattle also get ample grazing in the first two years of life. The Grazing Foundation has developed an approach for this.
Most dairy farmers who participate in On the way to PlanetProof already give their young cattle outdoor grazing, but this is not done according to a fixed plan. A good working method teaches the young stock to graze and it contributes to the health and welfare of the animals.
SMK, the organization behind On the way to PlanetProof, has asked Stichting Weidegang to develop a suitable approach. The organization came up with three different grazing schedules that match various dairy farms. These schemes are supported by information material with points of attention and tips for dairy farmers. This has been worked out by a working group of grazing experts, veterinarians and grazing coaches.
The participating dairy farmers of FrieslandCampina and Farmel were informed of the extra requirements before the start of the grazing season.
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This is in response to it Boerenbusiness article:
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"Most dairy farmers who participate in On the way to PlanetProof already graze their young stock, but that is not done according to a fixed plan". Or better grazing via a fixed plan! This was really invented by people from behind a desk. The point is that young cattle learn to graze. Whether that goes through a fixed plan or not will be a concern. Then schemes are made that no one understands. This is a worrying development. Where does the involvement of On the way PlanetProef end? It's "On the way" So sometime it should stop.
Everyone comments, but all are slavishly following this nonsense again. For a few pennies!
Stop that good following farmers, and flick that on the way to..... in the trash
peter wrote:Totally agree, but if 1 or 2 do it all neatly, then those who play on their leg are the cigar.Everyone comments, but all are slavishly following this nonsense again. For a few pennies!
Stop that good following farmers, and flick that on the way to..... in the trash
Farmers simply cannot be on the same page, and that is understandable. Many farmers depend on e.g. bank, contract or woman-man partnership, and maybe even more so.
