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Dairy FarmiNg

ians of rangelands. Pastoralists are people
whose livelihoods mainly rely on domes- Eurofins and trinamiX expand Mobile Forage
ticated and semi-domesticated animals
that graze on rangelands. Worldwide, analysis offering to support dairy
they herd about 1 billion animals, includ- and cattle farmers across Europe
ing sheep, goats, cattle, camelids, yaks,
horses, reindeer or buffaloes.
Pastoralists live in more than 75 percent
of the world’s countries. Guided by tra-
ditional knowledge maintained over mil-
lennia, pastoralists work with nature to
produce food while protecting the land.
By moving their herds strategically ac-
cording to seasonal conditions and forage
availability, pastoralists allow vegetation
to recover, keep their animals healthy and
reduce pressure on fragile soils and water
sources.
4. Why are rangelands and pastoral-
ists important? Eurofins Agro and trinamiX GmbH tility and overall herd health; for cat-
announce a significant expansion of tle producers, energy content drives
Rangelands support biodiversity, pro- their joint mobile forage analysis solu- growth rates, feed efficiency, carcass
vide food and help mitigate climate tion, delivering broader geographic quality and production costs. With
change. For thousands of years, range- availability and enhanced analytical standardized energy data, farmers can
lands have sustained communities, cul- capabilities designed to support dairy directly compare feedstuffs by energy
tures and economies. From these lands, and cattle farmers in optimizing feed per kilogram, optimise ration balanc-
pastoralists produce high-quality meat, efficiency, animal health, and farm ing to avoid over or under feeding,
milk and other animal-sourced foods and profitability. and improve cost efficiency — all
goods. while promoting animal welfare and
Forage analysis for additional
And just as rangelands shape pastoralist farming regions: France, Italy, Por- more sustainable use of resources.
societies, pastoralists shape rangelands. tugal and Spain New forage type added: Alfalfa/Lu-
By working with the land, pastoralists’ The Eurofins mobile forage analysis cerne silage
work provides benefits to both people applications running on trinamiX PAL The forage portfolio has been further
and the planet. They maintain ecosystems Two spectrometer are now available in expanded with the addition of alfalfa/
and preserve indigenous livestock breeds four additional major farming regions: lucerne silage, a key feed component
that are adapted to the local environment. France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. The for high performance dairy herds. Al-
Pastoralism is not only a livelihood but solution is already licensed in coun- falfa is valued for its high protein con-
also a cultural heritage. Their practices tries such as Austria, Belgium, Den- tent, energy levels and digestible fi-
show how human livelihoods and nature mark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, bres. It reduces the need for synthetic
can coexist and thrive together.
Luxembourg, Ireland, the Netherlands, fertilizers and supports soil regener-
5. How can we support them? Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Switzer- ation. With this addition, the full set
land. of available forage applications now
Mobility for pastoralists is key. Their
strategic and adaptive mobility help re- This expansion brings state of the art includes fresh maize, maize silage,
corn cob mix (CCM), haylage, grass &
generate rangelands and wildlife habi- mobile feed evaluation to a rapidly clover silage, fresh grass & clover, hay
tats. Protecting this mobility is essential. growing market of dairy and beef pro- and alfalfa/lucerne silage.
Addressing land fragmentation and con- ducers, enabling them to make faster,
version to other land uses incompatible data driven decisions directly on the Empowering farmers with on site
with pastoralism can help remove barriers farm. precision
to movement, maintaining healthy range- Energy values now available for all Using trinamiX’s mobile near infrared
lands and supporting pastoral livelihoods. Eurofins forage applications (NIR) spectroscopy technology com-
Policies that uphold pastoralists’ rights Starting March 2026, energy values bined with Eurofins’ industry leading
and integrate indigenous knowledge and will be consistently available across calibration expertise, farmers gain lab
customary governance into legal and pol- all Eurofins forage applications run- grade insights directly in the field, at
icy frameworks can strengthen pastoralist ning on trinamiX PAL Two. This en- the silage clamp, or in the feed alley.
communities. Ensuring that pastoralists hancement tackles a central element This accelerates decision making and
have access to education, services and of livestock nutrition: for dairy farm- allows on site adjustments to feed ra-
markets means they can better sustain ers, balanced energy intake is closely tions and harvesting strategies.
rangeland ecosystems. linked to milk yield, milk quality, fer- Circle 25 on enquiry card
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