Increasing the water level for reducing the emission of greenhouse gas

Description

Increase the water level in the ditches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in peat soils and counteract the sumps.

The existing water management system is optimized so that the water level in the trenches remains stable. The bog body serves as a sponge that fills with water and thus emits only small amounts of greenhouse gases.

Farm description

Environment

  • Soil type 1: Peat
  • Soil type 2: Clay
  • Climate: Temperate oceanic climate

Grassland management

  • Grazing: Yes
  • Grazing management type: rotational

Structure

  • Agricultural Area : 250 ha UAA (140 ha Peat soil)
  • Average stocking rates:
    • Agricultural area 1.59 LU/ha
    • Grassland area 1.59 LU/ha

Animal performance

  • Breed type: HF
  • Number of animals: 250 dairy cows

Other Features

  • Horse in Summer Time
  • 40 ha extensive land

Why it is working

The water level in the peat soil body changes the amount of emissions of greenhouse gases.

Additional information

Farming system

conventional farming

Domains of innovation

landscape, machinery, tools

Main types of animal

dairy cattle

Country

Germany

Product type

Farmer portrait

Language

English, German

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