Abstract
Grazed grasslands deliver many ecosystem services and are therefore worth preservation. Applying the concept of agroecology to grazing systems could help develop grazing systems that are both ecologically and economically viable. Agroecological transformation aims at reducing production inputs and pollution, enhancing the diversity of production to strengthen the resilience of farms, improving animal health and welfare, and preserving biodiversity. To reach these goals, grazing management innovations are needed. erefore, we conducted a workshop with 27 grazing experts from eight European countries, working in science and/or practice, to identify the most important innovative grazing practices. In an online survey, the experts were first asked to name the three grazing management innovations they considered most relevant in their country and a synoptic list of innovations was compiled. en, we asked the experts to assess the current rate of implementation of each innovative practice in their country, their feasibility and their relevance to reach the agroecological goals on a 5-point scale. Six innovations (botanical composition for resilience against drought, decision support systems, local/adapted livestock breeds, rotational grazing, trees and shrubs on pastures) were found to deserve special attention, as they combine a low implementation rate, a high feasibility and a high agroecological relevance.