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Hörtenhuber, Stefan Josef; Drapela, Thomas; Petrasek, Richard; Neumayr, Christoph; Zolllitsch, Werner. |
This contribution provides insights in methods and results from seven Austrian organic, alpine and grassland-based dairy farms, which were analysed concerning their ecological sustainability. The milk yield per area unit was found as an appropriate parameter to differentiate extensive from intensive dairy farms, which also allows for a rough estimation of LCA results. Two farms which were characterised as ‘alpine-extensive’ generally show advantages if they are related to units of area and also in terms of the biodiversity potential. Two farms in hilly regions (transition from alpine to lowland area) produce relatively high amounts of milk per hectare farmland and hence show good results for LCA indicators, if related to product units. Three alpine farms... |
Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Dairy cattle; Air and water emissions; Biodiversity and ecosystem services. |
Ano: 2013 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/21512/1/21512_Hoertenhuber.pdf |
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