POTENTIAL FOR AND CONSEQUENCES OF EXTENSIFICATION OF BEEF AND SHEEP PRODUCTION ON THE GRASSLANDS OF THE EC

Objective

This concerted action aims:

1) To describe the need and potential for extensification under the reformed CAP.
2) To define the impact of extensification on the economics/profitability of production systems, on the environment and on the quality of the meat.
3) To identify new methodologies for extensification research and to hasten their exchange and adaptation.
4) To assess the outcome from extensification research, and to make proposals for future research.

Programme(s)

• FP3-AIR - Specific research and technological development and demonstration programme (EEC) in the field of agriculture and agro-industry, including fisheries, 1990-1994

Topic(s)

• 111 - Conversion, diversification and extensification

Funding Scheme

CON - Coordination of research actions

Coordinator

TEAGASC, AGRICULTURE AND FOOD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Address

Dunsany Co Meath
Ireland

Participants (6)

INSTITUT DE L'ELEVAGE

France

Address

Rue De Bercy
Paris

Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research

United Kingdom

Address

North Wyke Research Station
EX20 2SB Okehampton

MACAULAY LAND USE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

United Kingdom

Address

Craigiebuckler
AB15 8QH Aberdeen

NATIONAL INST. FOR ANIMAL NUTRITION

Belgium

Address

Melle Gontrode

TEAGASC

Ireland

Address

Dunsany

UNIVERSIDAD DE ZARAGOZA

Spain

Address

Zaragoza