7952: Organic livestock production of uplands sheep
{PROJECT} Organic livestock production of uplands sheep. Runs 01 April 1991 - 31 March 1995. Project leader(s): Unspecified, , ADAS Consulting Ltd.
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Summary
This study has a number of objectives: (i) to convert a hill and upland unit of approximately 400 ha, carrying 600 breeding ewes and 35 suckler cows, to organic production standards; (ii) to establish a smaller, comparable unit to be managed conventionally to provide a direct comparison between organic and conventional systems; (iii) to measure the physical performance of grassland and associated sheep and beef enterprises when converting to UKROFS standards for organic production; (iv) to assess the financial impact of conversion; (v) to assess the implications of conversion for animal welfare and disease control; and (vi) to undertake a programme of experiments to provide solutions in specific problem areas.
| Keywords: | sheep, suckler cows, upland farming, hill farming, conversion, farm systems, financial viability, farm business management, animal health, animal welfare |
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| Subject Areas: | Animal husbandry > Production systems > Sheep and goats Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Animal husbandry > Production systems > Beef cattle Farming Systems > Farm economics |
| Research affiliation: | UK > ADAS |
| Project ID: | OF0101 |
| Start Date: | 01 April 1991 |
| End Date: | 31 March 1995 |
| Research Programmes and Funders: | UK > Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) |
| Total budget (Euro): | 1188800 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 7952 |
| Contact: | Defra, R&D Organic Programme |
| Deposited On: | 13 December 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Project description |
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