£1.5M RESEARCH CALL TO HELP BEEF INDUSTRY BECOME MORE EFFICIENT

[llamedos]

AHDB Beef & Lamb is looking for research and industry collaborators to form a five-year Beef Knowledge Partnership focusing on key areas of beef production.

The aim of the £1.5 million project is to devise and implement a programme of research, development and knowledge exchange in two key areas:
 improving youngstock health and reducing losses due to poor health and disease during the production cycle

 improving efficiency in the use of feed and forages, including updating nutrition standards for beef cattle.
The AHDB Beef & Lamb programme will deliver focused, commercially-relevant, innovative research.

The project will also collect information on new technical developments, improved practices and emerging ideas from across the world.
An intensive programme of knowledge exchange will accelerate uptake by farmers, in order to prepare for the challenges facing beef producers in the years ahead.

Dr Mary Vickers, AHDB Beef & Lamb senior scientist, said: “Mortality and production loss due to disease have a significant impact on the bottom line, and reduce our competitiveness internationally. Increasing pressure to minimise antibiotic use across the livestock industry means that it is more important than ever to focus on proactive cattle health management.
“Food and forage use efficiency is another key factor in sustaining a profitable beef system. Research on beef ration formulation is now 30 years old, so there is a real need for updating through new research. “A partnership approach provides a flexible means for researchers and the beef industry to work collaboratively. “The five-year term of the agreement means the work being undertaken can respond dynamically to new developments or emerging science.”

The Knowledge Partnership will be able to expand on existing AHDB collaborations and will be encouraged to access funding from other sources, such as UK Research Councils, Innovate UK and the industry, to add value to levy spend. Further information on the call and the application process can be found on the AHDB Beef & Lamb website

 

[organic]

So who is paying for this?

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

So who is paying for this?

It's the AHDB. Beef and lamb producers are, I expect.

 

[roscoe erf]

Waste of time and money

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

Waste of time and money

What, the AHDB?

 

[roscoe erf]

What, the AHDB?

Both

 

[topground]

I will have a go at it but can they afford me!

 

[neilo]

It's the AHDB. Beef and lamb producers are, I expect.

Along with the 'industry collaborators' they are looking for.

Is this not just the thing AHDB should be spending levy money on? It's what the old EHF's did isn't it, which most say they miss.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Actually saw an advert on tv last night from the AHDB promoting the midweek mini roast