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Inspirational ideas: Crop diversification - multiple benefits for dairy farm

Two years ago, Dutch dairy farmer Matté Eikelenboom started exploring crop diversification in his grazing land, to stimulate soil life and improve the health of his cows. His mixed pastures show promising results for the quality of his feed and the health of his animals. The variety of species also helps increase organic matter in the soil. Exchanging knowledge with other farmers has been valuable in getting the best results.

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Organization: Eip Agri
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Year: 2019
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Country/ies: Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Geographical coverage: European Union (European Union)
Type: Blog article
Content language: English
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