Cattle density in Flemish Region is higher than the EU average
1.26 million cattle on 9,600 farms
Bovine animal output (meat and milk) accounted for 26.2% of total animal outputs in 2020
⦿ Intensive livestock production posing sustainability challenges related to biodiversity loss and water pollution
⦿ Farmers’ risk aversion
⦿ High pressure for land use
⦿ Consumer unwillingness to pay a premium for sustainable products
⦿ Lack of adequate policies
⦿ High bureaucracy of CAP payment system
⦿ Adoption of agri-environmental measures for biodiversity and water protection
⦿ Circular economy for the valorization of management residues
Improved water quality
Biodiversity protection
