Impact summary
BEAA's large-scale research designing and testing alternative grazing management systems for the uplands has achieved impact on the environment and economy. Environmental policy and its implementation via agri-environment schemes has been directly and indirectly influenced, with the evidence provided by the research vital to the development of grazing prescriptions and related payment structures by government agencies and conservation bodies. The results have also benefitted the upland farming community by identifying opportunities for improved productivity and hence economic viability; through e.g. more efficient use of pasture resources leading to higher growth rates for forage-based systems and reduced reliance on purchased feed and fertiliser.Beneficiaries
Academics, policymakers, farmers, conservation groups.| Impact status | Complete |
|---|---|
| Impact date | 2010 → 2014 |
| Category of impact | Policy and legislation |
| Impact level | Benefit |