Climate-smart practices in livestock farming include pasture management, grassland restoration, manure management and crop-livestock integration. Adopting sustainable livestock management practices can pay off, not only in increasing soil carbon sequestration but also in lowering fertiliser inputs and reducing water usage. These environment-friendly practices ideally integrate livestock farming with forage and hay crops.
Here are some sustainable livestock management practices you can explore:
Rotational grazing means giving your pastures a rest to regrow between grazing. The result is healthier roots, lower parasite loads, more nutritious forage and productive hay fields. Rotating livestock between smaller pastures have benefits:
These sustainable farming methods have major benefits for long-term viability for both budget and land.
Top tip: Data generated by technology like livestock monitoring devices, soil water sensors and weather stations improves management decisions and can save resources.
Using eco-friendly baling supplies is a sustainable choice for hay farmers. Switching to products such as baling twine and hay netting made with recycled materials reduces plastic waste and increases baling performance. Tama offers several sustainable baling product options worth exploring.
If you want to learn more about Tama’s sustainable hay baling products and how you can use them on your farm, get in touch with the team today.