Hilly pasture system
A farming system where animals graze in hilly or mountainous terrain and expend significant energy to acquire feed. A hilly terrain is defined as having a slope over 2.5%. The proportion of time spent under this condition can be specified as a percentage.
Also known as: Grass fed; Pasture fed; Pasture-fed; Pasture-based; Mountain pasture
- Term type: System
- Units: %
Subclass of
References
HESTIA Glossary