At the 5th Iberian Congress of the Dehesa and Montado, ACTYVA presented its innovative approach to holistic management in the dehesa, a methodology that combines sustainability with productivity to guarantee the long-term health of the dehesa’s ecosystems and improve the profitability of farms.
What does Holistic Management involve?
ACTYVA emphasised how this approach allows for:
? Improved Soil Fertility: Through the integration of various agricultural and livestock practices, holistic management optimises soil health, which in turn favours biodiversity and land productivity.
? Optimisation of Water Use: Proper management of water resources, which is essential for the dehesa, is achieved through efficient grazing control and rational use of water on farms.
? Regeneration of Grass: This model promotes the natural regeneration of grass, ensuring a constant supply of fodder for livestock and improving the quality of the ecosystem.
Applying Holistic Management on your Farm
If you want to apply this approach on your own farm, the Congress provided examples and practical strategies to integrate holistic management into the management of the dehesa.
Relive all the presentations on the website of the 5th Iberian Dehesa and Montado Congress! https://congresodehesamontado.com/