RAINs

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Modelling livestock carrying capacity in montados

Why use trees on grazed areas?

First impressions are often that the presence of trees in pasture systems will lead to a reduction in pasture production due to the light and water competition. However, other effects on the system dynamics and water availability may be beneficial to nutrient cycling, yield, and pasture productivity.

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Featured Farm of the day

"Juchowo Farm", North-Western Poland

“Juchowo Farm” is a large-scale farm in North-Western Poland near Szczecinek, established in 2000, operating on nearly 2,000 hectares of land. It is one of the best examples of a multifunctional farm in Poland and is a forerunner in the introduction of modern agroforestry practices in this part of Europe.

Description of what a RAIN is

Agroforestry with chicken

Olive tree silvarable-pastoral system, near Viterbo, Italy

Fattening pigs in willow Research Centre Foulum

Red Tractor Farm

Mixed livestock browsing in holm oak montado

Sheep in Apple Orchards Loughgall

Bisons in a forest reserve, Poland

Sweet cherry in combination with vegetables on an organic farm

Agforward General Assembly in 2017

Oak agro-silvo-pastoral system