Feed Production

Every dairy farm has the opportunity to contribute to reaching net zero by adopting further best management practices (BMPs) to reduce emissions and increase carbon sequestration in a voluntary way. This page highlights feed production practices in the BMP guide.

 
Net Zero by 2050: Feed Production
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Building greater sustainability in Feed Production

Producing feed using more sustainable practices provides the opportunity to improve crop and soil health while strengthening overall resiliency to the effects of climate change, such as droughts and floods. You can improve the soil’s ability to store and capture carbon that will improve nutrient levels, water retention and soil structure and in turn boost crop health, productivity and help reduce fertilizer and fuel costs.

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Cover Cropping
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Incorporating Perennials
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Minimizing Tillage
pdf icon English March, 2023 pdf (3.1 MB)
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Optimizing Crop Rotation
pdf icon English March, 2023 pdf (3.28 MB)
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Practicing 4R Nutrient Stewardship
pdf icon English March, 2023 pdf (7.96 MB)
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