PionERS
10 pioneering Experimental Research Stations (PioneERS) have been selected among a broader range of experimental research farms in Europe and New Zealand for their systemic research approach to represent plant, animal and mixed farming production systems. They represent state-of-the-art research stations with system testing of CSF solutions.
The systemic research approach on the 10 PioneERS integrates various components of agricultural operations to work together synergistically at farm scale. This holistic perspective considers the farm as an interconnected system, where changes in one part can affect the whole. The systemic approach will be applied to both mitigation and adaptation strategies on the PioneERS. PioneERS can optimize their operations, ensure food security, enhance resilience, and contribute to climate change mitigation.
Experimental research station in dairy cattle comparing current and future systems to reduce emissions (110 ha). Capacity to model or measure carbon and nitrogen flows capacity to measure and model GHG emissions at farm scale.
Experimental research station comparing different arable farming systems (tillage, regenerative farming, organic fertilization) (100 ha). Capacity to measure GHG emissions at cropping system scale.
Experimental research station with different livestock (dairy, beef, sheep) and cropping systems (905 ha). Capacity to measure and account GHG emissions at farm scale.
National pig research center with experimental pig farm (sows, piglets) and cropping systems (300 ha). Experimental activities on crops and livestock. Capacity to measure and account GHG emissions at farm scale
Experimental research farm (25 ha) comparing three mixed crop-livestock (beef from dairy) farming systems with various levels of crops. Capacity to measure GHG emissions from cattle and manure storage and model GHG emissions at farm scale.
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Experimental research station with several arable farming systems (1100 ha). Experimental systems within agroecology, agroforestry and renewable energy. Capacity to measure carbon and nitrogen flows and account GHG emissions at cropping system scale.
Experimental research station with several farming systems (arable, mixed and livestock (dairy, pig) and long-term experiments covering both conventional and organic systems. Capacity to measure and model GHG emissions at farm scale.
Experimental research station with beef cattle and cropping systems (70 ha) with experimental research on legume-based grasslands, wetlands and cattle feeding. Capacity to measure and model GHG emissions at farm scale.
Experimental research farm with low emission dairy farming (45 ha). Capacity to measure and model GHG emissions at farm scale.
Experimental research station for pig farming with associated arable crops for feed and food (200 ha). Capacity to measure carbon and nitrogen flows and account GHG emissions at farm scale
Experimental research farm (25 ha) comparing three mixed crop-livestock (beef from dairy) farming systems with various levels of crops. Capacity to measure GHG emissions from cattle and manure storage and model GHG emissions at farm scale.