8087: Organic beef and sheep production (OF0147)
(2001) Organic beef and sheep production (OF0147). Report, Redesdale, ADAS.
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Summary
This is the final report from Defra project OF0147
To study the potential of organic farming in the hills and uplands, a comparison of organic and conventional production systems at similar stocking rates was made at ADAS Redesdale. This was supported by additional assessments in two further organic flocks, managed at reduced stocking rates, and by data collection on 10 commercial organic farms. Data were provided on physical and financial performance, animal health and welfare, and changes in botanical composition. Specific studies were done to quantify the potential of novel crops for parasite control, the performance of treated and untreated animal manures, and the requirement for trace element supplementation in organic hill stock.
The attached main report starts with a detailed executive summary of the methods and findings.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | sheep, uplands, hill farming, animal production, financial performance, economics, health, welfare, biodiversity, parasite control, veterinary treatment, manure compost, feeding, trace elements, slurry aeration, knowledge transfer |
| Subject Areas: | Knowledge management > Education, extension and communication > Technology transfer Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services Animal husbandry > Production systems > Sheep and goats Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Farming Systems > Farm economics |
| Research affiliation: | UK > ADAS UK > Univ. Newcastle UK > Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) UK > Univ. Aberystwyth > Institute of Rural Sciences (IRS) |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 8087 |
| Contact: | Defra, R&D Organic Programme |
| Deposited On: | 13 April 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Report |
| Published?: | Published |
| Online at: | http://www2.defra.gov.uk/research/project_data/More.asp?I=OF0147 |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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