Diversify breeds

Implementation

Long 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
Very high temperatures / Heat wave

Farming system

ANIMALS
Animals

Description of the measure

Diversify breeds

Comments on sustainability

Not all breeds of cow have the same characteristics. An evolution towards breeds that minimize the need for fodder can be an adaptation lever to ensure fodder resilience.