In trying to respond to societal demands for sustainable development, farming systems
worldwide face a range of environmental, technical and economic challenges. These …

Agricultural production is unstable as a result of complex, dynamic and interrelated factors
such as climate, markets and public policy that are beyond farmers' control. Farmers must …

Agricultural production systems should evolve fast to cope with risks induced by climate
change. Farmers should adapt their management strategies to stay competitive and satisfy …

The context of agricultural production, climate change in particular, is increasingly requiring
adaptations in the structure and management of farming systems. As explorers …

An assessment of dietary intake is a critical component of animal nutrition. Consumption of
feed resources is the basis upon which feeding strategies and grazing management are …

We trace the evolution of the representation of management in crop** and grazing
systems models, from fixed annual schedules of identical actions in single paddocks toward …

Mixed crop-livestock farming is regaining interest worldwide as a way to reduce
environmental problems while allowing productive and economically viable agriculture …

CONTEXT Simulation tools are increasingly used to inform grazing management decisions
by assessing livestock performance, as well as environmental and economic impacts. Ability …

Simulation modelling is a methodology that appears highly suitable for use in farming
systems innovation. However, if the aim is to improve farming systems by supporting farmer …

Voluntary intake by cattle and other ruminants is controlled by a complex mix of physical and
physiological factors that interact with a variety of environmental, geo-spatial, and …