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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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