Survey Data on European Organic Multi-Species Livestock Farms

Ulukan, Defne; Steinmetz, Lucille; Moerman, Marie; Bernes, Gun; Blanc, Mathilde; Brock, Christopher; Destruel, Marie; Dumont, Bertrand; Lang, Elise; Meischner, Tabea; Moraine, Marc; Oehen, Bernadette; Parsons, David; Primi, Riccardo; Ronchi, Bruno; Schanz, Lisa; Vanwindekens, Frédéric; Veysset, Patrick; Winckler, Christoph; Martin, Guillaume; Benoît, Marc

doi:10.3389/fsufs.2021.685778

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“…In some countries, farmers received monetary compensation for their participation. As OMLF are not registered in any of the participating countries (Ulukan et al 2021), we do not know the prevalence of this farming system and could not build a representative sample or assess the representativeness of our sample.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The questionnaire used was jointly developed by the authors and other experts (authors in Ulukan et al 2021) taking literature and previous research experience into account (e.g., Mzoughi 2014;Bouttes et al 2020;Magne and Quénon 2021). As described in Ulukan et al (2021), the questionnaire aimed at collecting data about, e.g., (i) farm structure, (ii) production enterprises (crops, pasture, and livestock), (iii) sale channels for all products, (iv) farm activities, (v) purchased inputs, (vi) economics (including the perceived satisfaction with income), and (vii) human welfare covering perceived workload, farmer work satisfaction, and the reasons for work satisfaction. This complex data collection allowed the calculation of a number of indicators as described in Ulukan et al (2021), e.g., the proportion of work peaks per year or the ability of farmers to manage their farm resources for production (e.g., feed autonomy).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…As described in Ulukan et al (2021), the questionnaire aimed at collecting data about, e.g., (i) farm structure, (ii) production enterprises (crops, pasture, and livestock), (iii) sale channels for all products, (iv) farm activities, (v) purchased inputs, (vi) economics (including the perceived satisfaction with income), and (vii) human welfare covering perceived workload, farmer work satisfaction, and the reasons for work satisfaction. This complex data collection allowed the calculation of a number of indicators as described in Ulukan et al (2021), e.g., the proportion of work peaks per year or the ability of farmers to manage their farm resources for production (e.g., feed autonomy).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Out of this sample, 100 farmers provided a rating of work satisfaction, whereas only 84 farmers provided a qualitative explanation for their rating and who were therefore included in further qualitative analysis. For the analysis of quantitative data, responses from up to 102 farmers were included after data validation (e.g., number of offspring consistent with the number of mothers, amount of products sold consistent with the number of animals (Ulukan et al 2021). Each farmer replied in his or her native language.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, OMLF is not registered for agricultural statistics in European countries, Lisa Schanz and Bernadette Oehen contributed equally to this work. and the number and diversity of OMLF farms in Europe is thus unknown (Ulukan et al 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

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High work satisfaction despite high workload among European organic mixed livestock farmers: a mixed-method approach

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Organic mixed livestock farming offers a range of potential benefits for the environment. Due to the diversification of enterprises, this farming system can be associated with a high workload, which means that it could be socially unsustainable. The aim of this study was to understand and explain work satisfaction of farmers running an organic mixed livestock farm. Using a mixed-method approach, quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 102 farmers in seven European countries during face-to-face interviews. We showed for the first time that across Europe and different animal species and category combinations, organic mixed livestock farms can provide a high work satisfaction, despite a high workload. By using a mixed-method approach and a clear framework, we aimed at better understanding work satisfaction. Underlying reasons for work satisfaction included the diversity of tasks, opportunities to learn, autonomy in the work schedule, perceived acknowledgement by consumers, and the contribution to sustainable food production. Factors contributing to work satisfaction identified in the analysis of quantitative data included workload, number of livestock units, mental complexity, proportion of work peaks per year, and the match between wanted free time and time taken off work. The combination of qualitative and quantitative data allowed a deeper understanding of farmers’ work satisfaction and revealed consistent findings. Future research should investigate the relationship between farmers’ work satisfaction and capacity for innovation, flexibility, and adaptation potential.

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Interactions between animal enterprises and marketing strategies shape organic multispecies farming systems

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One of the key ways to improve the sustainability of agricultural systems is through diversification, taking advantage of synergies between farm enterprises. Among diversified systems, multispecies livestock farms with at least two animal enterprises have rarely been studied. We explored 95 organic farms from six countries, accounting for the proportion of animal enterprises, sales management, workforce size, and work organization. The study reveals various types of interactions between animal enterprises. Complementarities were observed between ruminant and monogastric enterprises, particularly fertilizer transfer from monogastric manure to grasslands. Milk production was often associated with on-farm processing and short distribution channels, which enhanced farm viability and reduced its dependency on herd productivity. Eleven out of the 95 farms combined above-average production efficiency, on-farm processing, and the majority of sales in short distribution channels. Their labor productivity converged toward 22 livestock units per annual work unit, regardless of the number of workers. Combining farm structure; livestock production efficiency; social elements, such as the workforce; and sales management led us to distinguish four types of farms: (i) small and very autonomous grassland farms with on-farm processing and short distribution channels; (ii) dairy farms associated with a high-density pig or poultry enterprise, whose feed purchase contributes to high rates of cattle feeding self-sufficiency and stocking rate; (iii) large farms with an extensive, grassland beef enterprise associated with either sheep or monogastrics; and (iv) dairy sheep associated with goat or beef cattle on rangelands, with high added-value products enhancing salaries. This study highlights for the first time the diversity of organic multispecies livestock farms and how consistent patterns of interactions among farm structure, livestock management, sales management, and workforce management shape them. The results are a preliminary basis for designing policy interventions aiming to scale up organic farming and value social assets of diversified and small farms.

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Positive deviant strategies implemented by organic multi-species livestock farms in Europe

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Survey Data on European Organic Multi-Species Livestock Farms

Cited by 7 publications

References 21 publications

High work satisfaction despite high workload among European organic mixed livestock farmers: a mixed-method approach

High work satisfaction despite high workload among European organic mixed livestock farmers: a mixed-method approach

Interactions between animal enterprises and marketing strategies shape organic multispecies farming systems

Positive deviant strategies implemented by organic multi-species livestock farms in Europe

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