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Knowledge transfer DAW Alblasserwaard Vijfheerenlanden
A knowledge transfer project to raise dairy farmers’ awareness about reducing nutrient leaching and run-off in order to improve water quality.
General information
RDP Priority
- P1. Knowledge transfer and innovation
RDP Focus Area
- 1A: Innovation & cooperation
RDP Measure
- M01: Knowledge transfer & information actions
Summary
The grass-roots knowledge transfer project ‘DAW Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden’ aims to raise awareness about nutrient leaching and run-off on dairy farms. With a focus on the better use of minerals and on how to make farming more climate resilient, dairy farmers share their knowledge, experience and concerns with experts on topics such as: optimising nutrient cycles, reducing yard leaching and underwater drainage.
Results
The project has reached approximately 220 dairy farmers, with a broad age range. Recommended actions and information about water management has been successfully disseminated.
Far-reaching communications and dissemination have meant that farmers in a wide area have also had an opportunity to learn about water management and the need to reduce nutrient leaching and run-off.
Promoter
LTO Noord
Funding
Total budget 250 048 (EUR)
EAFRD 125 024 (EUR)
National/Regional 12 024 (EUR)
Resources
28._knowledge_transfer_daw_alblasserwaard_vijfheerenlanden_1.pdf
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