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My observation is that smaller farmers, especially cottage farming, have a really good grasp on soil health and actively cultivate soil via grazing. Grazing is
by ed25519FUUU 5y ago
My observation is that smaller farmers, especially cottage farming, have a really good grasp on soil health and actively cultivate soil via grazing.
Grazing is one of the best things we can do to build soil. Animals and the soil grew up and evolved together.
It’s a shame the world is turning so strongly against meat, regardless of how it’s raised.
- AlexandrB 5y agoFrom Wikipedia: "Grazing systems supply about 9 percent of the world's production of beef ..."[1] I don't think there's going to be a 91% reduction in beef intake in my lifetime. Rest easy, grazing is safe. [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattle_feeding https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattle_feeding
- randomdata 5y agoWhile I am sure there is an augment to be made that grazing is best, perennial grasses harvested for animal consumption with the manure applied back onto said land, with rotation only after several years, is a close second. Having cover and cereal crops in an animal-free rotation can help, but is not nearly the same. You may be missing the sentiment of the comment by being overly concerned about the details.
- Clewza313 5y agoGrazing with works well in the types of habitat where cows, sheep evolved. It wreaks absolute havoc on ecosystems that aren't used to it, such as Australia or reclaimed Brazilian jungle. https://wwf.panda.org/wwf_offices/australia/environmental_problems_in_australia/ https://wwf.panda.org/wwf_offices/australia/environmental_pr... The most sustainable meat to eat in Australia is kangaroos.