Leverages for on-farm innovation from farm typologies? An illustration for family-based dairy farms in north-west Michoacán, Mexico

Cortez-Arriola, José; Rossing, W.A.H.; Massiotti, Ricardo D. Améndola; Scholberg, J.M.S.; Groot, J.C.J.; Tittonell, Pablo

doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2014.12.005

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“…During 2007 a survey was carried out in the region, which was used to develop a farm typology presented elsewhere (Cortez-Arriola et al, 2015). From the total of 630 farms listed in the census of the regional association of dairy farmers, 14.6% were randomly selected and interviewed.…”

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“…However, these options increase the dependence on external feed resources: 70% of the ration and represents up to 90% of the feeding costs. As a consequence, farm profitability is reduced (Espinoza-Ortega et al, 2005;Cortez-Arriola et al, 2015). On the other hand, animal productivity is a key variable to enhance the milk production in Mexico and the profitability of farming.…”

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“…Farmers address potential periodic forage shortages via the use of largely imported conserved forage (silage, hay and stover) or concentrates (Améndola et al, 2005;Cortez-Arriola et al, 2015). However, these options increase the dependence on external feed resources: 70% of the ration and represents up to 90% of the feeding costs.…”

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“…We quantitatively analyze six dairy farms that represent the variation of dairy farming in the region of Marcos Castellanos, Michoacán, Mexico (Cortez-Arriola et al, 2015). Furthermore, we assess how farm management affects annual metabolic energy (ME), crude protein (CP), and N, P, and K balances.…”

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“…In this region where dairy production is an important economic activity, nutrient surpluses from livestock systems resulting in nutrient runoff and leaching are considered to be a major cause of negative environmental impacts on the 'Lerma -Chapala' basin. In Lake Chapala, the largest fresh water lake of Mexico, high concentration of N and P compounds (2.23 and 0.57 mg l In addition to these environmental impacts, profitability of local production systems is cause for concern, mainly related to the high feed costs and the low milk productivity in the systems (EspinozaOrtega et al, 2005;Cortez-Arriola et al, 2015). Most livestock feeding systems in Mexico depend on the use of concentrates, conserved forage, and grazing land.…”

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Leverages for on-farm innovation from farm typologies? An illustration for family-based dairy farms in north-west Michoacán, Mexico

Cited by 70 publications

References 17 publications

Exploring opportunities for on-farm innovations in smallholder dairy systems of Michoacán, Mexico

Exploring opportunities for on-farm innovations in smallholder dairy systems of Michoacán, Mexico

Inclusive business for rural development: New typology and differentiated value creation in the agri‐food sector

Assessing divergent consequences of payments for ecosystem services on rural livelihoods: A case‐study in China's Loess Hills

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