Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7482419 | Journal of Environmental Management | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Intense milk production systems with higher milk yields show better results based on “no allocation”, “physical allocation” and “conventional economic allocation”. By contrast, economic allocation, which takes into account ecosystem services favors extensive systems, especially in less favored areas. This shows that carbon footprints of dairy farms should not be examined one-dimensionally based on the amount of milk and meat that is produced on the farm. Rather, a broader perspective is necessary that takes into account the multi-functionality of dairy farms especially in countries where a wide range of ecosystem services is provided.
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Authors
Lukas Robert Kiefer, Friederike Menzel, Enno Bahrs,