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The future of grazing : Proceedings, Third Meeting of the EGF Working Group "Grazing"

Authors
  • van den Pol, A.
  • de Vliegher, A.
  • Hennessy, D.
  • Isselstein, J.
  • Peyraud, J.L.
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2015
Source
Wageningen University and Researchcenter Publications
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English
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Abstract

This report presents the main results of the third meeting of the EGF Working Group “Grazing”, held in Aberystwyth, UK on 7 September 2014. The aim of the Working Group “Grazing” is to exchange knowledge on all aspects of grazing research and to provide a forum for networking.The theme of the meeting in Aberystwyth was “The Future of Grazing”. There were five sessions:• Welcome session / introduction• Several forward looking views on the future of grazing in Europe• Developments in forage production• Current and future economics of grazing• Closing sessionThe participants concluded that there certainly is a future for grazing! However, threats to grazing were also identified which need to be addressed. The EGF Working Group “Grazing” is a valuable platform for addressing these issues and exchanging knowledge on corresponding solutions

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