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Use of atypical plant resources for cattle farming in Western Europe to drive agroecological transition

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  • Puech, T.
  • Farruggia, A.
  • Durant, D.
  • Glinec, J.F.
  • Novak, S.
  • Signoret, F.
  • Stark, F.
  • Sterling, D.

Abstract

In the efforts to optimize their production processes and yields, livestock systems overlook less productive on-farm areas and resources. Given the challenges of feed self-sufficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and biodiversity conservation, it makes sense to revalue these resources to support agroecological transition in livestock systems.

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  • Puech, T. & Farruggia, A. & Durant, D. & Glinec, J.F. & Novak, S. & Signoret, F. & Stark, F. & Sterling, D., 2025. "Use of atypical plant resources for cattle farming in Western Europe to drive agroecological transition," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 226(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:226:y:2025:i:c:s0308521x25000691
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104329
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