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Emil Muntean, a farmer in Agriesel, Bistrita-Nasaud county, is a brilliant example of adaptation to climate change and innovation in mountain agriculture. With an area of ​​20 hectares of land, he uses these pastures to raise 16 cows of the Aubrac breed, for meat and milk production. 

In the context of increasingly unpredictable climatic conditions and a diversity of types of pastures in the mountain area, Emil Muntean made a bold choice by introducing the Aubrac breed of cows to his farm. This breed is renowned for its quick adaptability to mountain terrain and its high yield in meat production, even under the harshest grazing conditions, thus providing a stable source of income for the farm. 

By adopting this breed, Emil Muntean not only found an efficient solution for his specific needs as a mountain farmer, but also opened the way to more sustainable agriculture and adapted to climate change. His example shows how innovation and adaptability can be the keys to success in agriculture, especially in mountainous regions, where conditions are often more demanding. Before swiching to Aubrac the farmer had a local dairy cow breed. He switched to beef breed so he could have more spare time. 

Emil Munten’s farm and the Aubrac cow breed are not only an example of success in mountain agriculture, but also an inspiration for other farmers to explore innovative solutions to improve their businesses and contribute to the resilience of the agricultural sector in the face of climate change. 

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