Role of cultivation intensity in shaping the net carbon footprint of Mediterranean cow-calf systems

Frontiers in Animal Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mondina Francesca Lunesu, Maria Francesca Caratzu, Sara Sechi, Giuseppe Pulina, G. Battacone, A. Nudda
DOI: 10.3389/fanim.2025.1748147
Cited by: 1
References: 75

Abstract

This study aimed to estimate the net carbon footprint (Net CFP) of Mediterranean cow–calf systems and to assess the role of cultivation intensity in shaping environmental performance. Eighteen beef farms adopting a cow–calf grazing system with an open productive cycle were considered. Farms were selected according to cultivation rate (CR) and classified as high (high-CR; >15% of cultivated land) or low (low-CR;

Fields of Study & Subjects

Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics Odor and Emission Control Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Animal Science
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Volume
6
Publication date
23 January 2026
Language
EN