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More pasture farming for dairy cows: Livestock biologists publish position paper

The Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) has published its first position paper on pasture-based livestock farming. Titled "The Future of Dairy Farming & Pasture-Based Livestock Farming," the paper outlines the proven advantages and potential, practical challenges and solutions for increased pasture-based livestock farming, as well as policy recommendations. The position paper examines, among other things, the effects of pasture-based livestock farming on animal health, climate protection, and biodiversity. The paper concludes: Pasture-based livestock farming… Read more »

GEOMAR publishes position paper on deep-sea research

By | April 14, 2025

Under the leadership of Professor Dr. Sylvia Sander from GEOMAR, a group of leading marine scientists has prepared a position paper on deep-sea research and management. The report provides recommendations for the more sustainable exploration and management of this sensitive habitat. The authors argue that decisions regarding the use and protection of the deep sea are impossible without sound knowledge of ecosystem processes and biodiversity. They… Read more »