Increasing exchanges between farmers to enhance crop diversification (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract)

{Tool} Increasing exchanges between farmers to enhance crop diversification (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract). [Augmenter les échanges entre agriculteurs pour faciliter la diversification des cultures (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract).] Creator(s): Mérot, Emmanuel; Miara, Maurice and Berthomier, Jérémy. Issuing Organisation(s): Chambres d’agriculture Pays de la Loire. (2020)

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Summary

11 exchanges between grain and livestock farmers showed improvements in the sustainability (in its economic, social and environmental dimensions) of both farm systems. Moreover, in most cases (8 out of 11), these exchanges helped to enhance crop diversification within an arable system.

Summary translation

11 échanges entre céréaliers et éleveurs ont montré une amélioration de la durabilité des systèmes (tant sur la dimension sociale, environnementale ou économique). De plus, dans la plupart des cas, ces échanges ont favorisé les diversifications des cultures chez les céréaliers.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Learn how livestock farmers can profit from locally grown legumes, cereals and cover crops.
What problem does the tool address?:	There is a general lack of engagement from grain farmers to crop diversification, namely due to limited markets and outlets for harvested products. On the flip side, within the dairy sector, there is reliance on imported soybean and it is currently hard to substitute this cheap source of protein with locally produced protein crops.
What solution does the tool offer?:	One solution is to increase crop diversification in arable systems, while increasing locally produced protein in livestock systems, by facilitating and promoting win-win exchanges between grain and livestock farmers. Livestock farmers can use protein crops produced by local grain farmers, thus offering a local outlet for enhancing crop diversification in arable systems.
Country:	France
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Keywords:	collabvoration, local communities, legumes, cereals, cover crops, diversification
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English diversification http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2344 English sustainable livelihoods http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_9000157 English legumes http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4255 English cereal crops http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25512 English cover crops -> cover plants http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1936
Subjects:	Crop husbandry > Production systems > Cereals, pulses and oilseeds Knowledge management > Education, extension and communication
Research affiliation:	France > Réseau des Chambres d’agricultures European Union > Horizon 2020 > Diverimpacts
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	727482
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44458, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1691011790031757313, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/pfbid0MG5ta3sZiyTEDbcFos6LLr1yKu5v7oWmSGoFPQnT9pySoMtB7RsZKRvZJJVwBBxwl
Project ID:	OFK
Deposited By:	Rüger, Madelaine Lea
ID Code:	44458
Deposited On:	19 Sep 2022 14:25
Last Modified:	14 Aug 2023 09:02
Document Language:	English, French/Francais
Status:	Published

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