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 ==== General description: ==== ==== General description: ====
  
-The flow indicator is defined as the fraction of the local yield that is utilized, expressed by its energy content [MJ NEL ha<sup>-1</sup>  ]. Hence, it introduces a forage quality component to the yield calculation and allows for computing the energy balance combined with the energy demand indicator. Furthermore, losses due to grazing, harvesting and storage processes are considered.+The flow indicator is defined as the fraction of the local yield that is utilized, expressed by its energy content [MJ NEL ha<sup>-1</sup>  y<sup>-1</sup>  ]. Hence, it introduces a forage quality component to the yield calculation and allows for computing the energy balance combined with the energy demand indicator. Furthermore, losses due to grazing, harvesting and storage processes are considered.
 ==== Input data ==== ==== Input data ====
  
-  * Supply indicator (as calculated in the previous section of this document) * Values on energy content in biomass * Pastures areas * Harvest and transpiration loss estimates+  * Supply indicator (as calculated in the previous section of this document) 
 +  * Values on energy content in biomass * Pastures areas 
 +  * Harvest and transpiration loss estimates
  
 ==== Calculation processes ==== ==== Calculation processes ====
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 <font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**(2) Calculate forage pasture area**</font> <font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**(2) Calculate forage pasture area**</font>
  
-  * <font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>For the calculation of the flow indicator, the land cover delimitations for the local yield estimates can be used.</font> <font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>However, this data does not allow for distinguishing between meadows and pastures that are grazed or cut and those left barren due to topographical condition and harsh accessibility. Hence, the effective forage extent might differ from the one derived from Corine Land Cover and a hence, a correction based on statistical data on a municipality level might be necessary. For details, please refer to Jäger 2017.</font>+  * <font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>For the calculation of the flow indicator, the land cover delimitations for the local yield estimates can be used.</font><font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>However, this data does not allow for distinguishing between meadows and pastures that are grazed or cut and those left barren due to topographical condition and harsh accessibility. Hence, the effective forage extent might differ from the one derived from Corine Land Cover and a hence, a correction based on statistical data on a municipality level might be necessary. For details, please refer to Jäger 2017.</font>
  
 <font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**(3) Calculate energy yield at the stock**</font> <font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**(3) Calculate energy yield at the stock**</font>
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   * <font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>The net yield is the amount of fodder that is actually consumed by livestock. When computing losses from gross yield to net yield, the specific storage and feeding techniques used have a major impact. Losses during storage and feeding account for anywhere between 5% and 40% (Buchgraber 2004, p. 49). Due to the fact that these factors depend on individual farm management, mean values are used to calculate the deduction: as a total mean, 15% will be deducted for all losses.</font>   * <font 14px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>The net yield is the amount of fodder that is actually consumed by livestock. When computing losses from gross yield to net yield, the specific storage and feeding techniques used have a major impact. Losses during storage and feeding account for anywhere between 5% and 40% (Buchgraber 2004, p. 49). Due to the fact that these factors depend on individual farm management, mean values are used to calculate the deduction: as a total mean, 15% will be deducted for all losses.</font>
  
-<font 26px/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>**Biomass Production**</font>+{{:en:biomass_grassland_flow11.jpg?nolink&450x774}}
  
-Flowchart depicting the procedures used to derive the flow indicator+{{:en:test_legens.jpg?nolink&500x297}}
  
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