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| Oudshoorn, Frank W.; de Boer, Imke J.M.; Renes, Reint Jan. |
| Use of new technology can contribute to sustainable development, but a careful assessment should be made. Using a theoretical framework, the economical, ecological and societal consequences for sustainability are assessed and translated. Selected sustainability indicators are validated though literature and evaluated by a participatory method; the focus group interview. There are no reports or references to research on organic dairy farms with AMS. By cross examining references on AMS use with organic principles and sustainability aspects, it can be foreseen that economy, eutrophication of grassland, and milk quality can be threats to sustainability. Advisors and farmers represent the stakeholders in production. There were differences in perceptions... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Dairy cattle. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/4438/3/Oudshoorn_etal_4p_revised%2Ded.doc |
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| Oudshoorn, Frank; Renes, Reint Jan; de Boer, Imke. |
| The aim of this study was to explore stakeholder perceptions of the contribution of an Automatic Milking System (AMS) to sustainable development of organic dairy production in Denmark and the Netherlands. In addition, reasons for the current difference in AMS use on organic dairy farms between both countries were explored. To answer above mentioned aims, farmers and advisors in both countries were interviewed using a focus group approach. Questions of the interviews were based on a literature review on sustainability issues affected by introduction of AMS. Participants expressed no moral problems regarding AMS use. They, however, pointed out uncertainty about the economic gain, difficulties with grazing, adaptation problems to technology, and... |
| Tipo: Journal paper |
Palavras-chave: Farming Systems; Dairy cattle; Air and water emissions. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/2666/1/2666.pdf |
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