Alfalfa introduction

Implementation

Short term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Atlantic
Atlantic

Weather event addressed

Drought

Farming system

ANIMALS
Animals

Description of the measure

Alfalfa introduction

Comments on sustainability

Alfalfa is a plant that resists well during drier periods. Devoting part of its forage areas to alfalfa becomes relevant for all areas under the influence of chronic forage deficit.