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A holistic approach to farming mimicking natural ecosystems. Livestock play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and soil fertility, promoting a low-input, self-sustaining farm system.

Raising different species of livestock together to utilize resources more efficiently. This diversification often leads to better disease control and enhanced farm productivity.

Enhancing animal feed with additives (such as enzymes or probiotics) that can improve digestion and nutrient uptake, reducing waste and potentially lowering emissions.

Using technology to optimize the farming process, like monitoring animal health and feed consumption, to minimize waste and environmental impact while maximizing productivity.

Growing plants to cover the soil when it would otherwise be bare. Cover crops reduce erosion, improve soil structure, and can provide forage for livestock.

Reducing the amount of tillage in fields to minimize soil disturbance. This practice can lower carbon emissions, preserve soil structure, and reduce the risk of soil erosion.

Employing handling techniques that minimize stress on animals. Less stressed animals are healthier, require less medication, and typically produce less methane.

Effective handling and utilization of animal waste to minimize environmental impacts. Proper manure management reduces greenhouse gas emissions and can enhance soil fertility.

Incorporating renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to offset the energy demands of livestock operations, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Employing farming techniques specifically aimed at capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide and storing it in the soil. This mitigates climate change and improves soil health.

Natural or organic fertilization of pastures to enhance soil nutrients without the negative impacts of synthetic fertilizers. Contributes to soil health and reduces contamination of water sources.

Having different species graze the same land, each utilizing different plant species or parts, leading to more efficient land use and reduced parasite loads in livestock.

Creating habitats and fostering a variety of life forms within the farm setting. This strengthens the ecosystem and provides natural control for pests and diseases.

Growing complementary crops alongside livestock to optimize space utilization and nutrient cycling. This technique increases biodiversity and soil fertility while reducing chemical input needs.

Integrating trees with livestock allows for a diversified farm ecosystem. Trees provide shade, improve soil quality, and livestock benefit from varied diets, reducing the carbon footprint.

Planning crop production to complement livestock farming, in which livestock provide manure for crops while crops furnish feed, resulting in a closed nutrient loop and less waste.

Adherence to organic standards including no synthetic feed, pesticides, or antibiotics. Promotes animal welfare, biodiversity, and minimizes chemical use in the environment.

Preserving traditional and native livestock breeds that are well adapted to local conditions. This encourages genetic diversity and resilience to disease and climate change.

Careful planning of nutrient application in livestock farms to meet animal needs while minimizing excess runoff that can lead to eutrophication of water bodies.

Raising traditional breeds that are often hardier and more resilient to disease, contributing to biodiversity and reducing the need for interventions like antibiotics.

A practice where animals are moved between pastures to prevent overgrazing, allowing vegetation to recover. It helps maintain soil health, increases carbon sequestration and reduces erosion.

A type of agroforestry where forestry and grazing are practiced in the same area. It can increase pasture resilience, enhance carbon sequestration and provide additional income from timber.

Utilizing a variety of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pests in a more sustainable and eco-friendly manner, minimizing the reliance on harmful pesticides.

Implementing strategies like rainwater harvesting and efficient watering systems to reduce water consumption in livestock farming, helping to prevent depletion of water resources.