Organic dairy farming: key characteristics, opportunities, advantages and challenges

Organic dairy farming: key characteristics, opportunities, advantages and challengesAs the organic dairy farming sector grows across Europe, it is necessary to continuously review its various merits and challenges within the organic sector and in comparison with conventional farming methods. Drawing together empirical findings from across the Europe, this chapter summarises some of the major issues surrounding organic dairy farming, such as the effects on herd health, regulations around pasture access and different methods of calf

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