Current and future climate changes are one of the driving factors of change in farming practices. New systems being developed by farmers (alone or with the help of farm advisors) and researchers require an evaluation phase in order to assess the relevance of new practices with regard to determined criteria. A wide range of tools are available, and choosing the right ones is crucial. A recent guide, relying on basic characteristics (type of system, parameters for evaluating sustainability, end users, etc.) has analyzed tools which may be used to check if forage systems are adapted to climate change based on multiple criteria. A list of tools is proposed, two of which are presented in detail.
Carof, M; Marie, M; Pavie, J
Tools for evaluating that forage systems are adapted to climate change
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