A) "Tactile test" at the HBLFA on the effects of short-grass grazing on crops, dairy farming and pasture management requirements
B) Preliminary work and surveys on selected practical farms for a possible scientific project on the topic of "Low-input full grazing of dairy cows"

The following goals should be achieved in project part A):

• Selection of suitable practical companies for corresponding preliminary studies as a basis for a subsequent research project.
• Recording experiences and carrying out surveys on the selected farms that already practice intensive pasture farming (short-grass pasture, possibly with seasonal calving).
• Excursion with interested farmers to Switzerland with a visit to pasture farms and discussion with the specialist colleagues involved.
• Examination and decision to carry out a scientific project on the topic based on the preliminary study (WT)
• Use of the knowledge gained in a possible project formulation.

The following goals should be achieved in project part B):

• Collection of experiences on pasture management (starting pastures, pasture care, etc.).
• Recording the effects on the plant population and animal performance (pasture growth performance, milk yield).
• Recognizing possible difficulties when keeping short grass pastures (stepping damage, organic, fertilization, etc.) or looking for adaptation options.
• Derivation of possible (additional) test questions for advanced scientific projects.