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Simulating grazing beef and sheep systems

A. Chand

Nature Food · 2021

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Summary

This paper presents simulation approaches for modelling grazing beef and sheep production systems, as published in Nature Food. Without access to the full abstract, the work appears to use computational modelling to evaluate or compare grazing system performance, potentially informing pastoral management and system design. The study contributes to quantitative assessment methods for pasture-based livestock production.

UK applicability

Grazing beef and sheep systems are integral to UK farming, particularly in upland and marginal areas. If the simulation model is parameterised for temperate climates or UK conditions, findings could inform pastoral management decisions and policy on sustainable livestock production in the United Kingdom.

Key measures

System-level outputs from grazing simulation models (specific metrics inferred from title as likely including productivity, resource use efficiency, or environmental indicators)

Outcomes reported

The study likely presents a simulation model or framework for evaluating grazing beef and sheep systems, potentially examining production efficiency, environmental impacts, or system performance metrics across different management scenarios.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Grassland & pasture systems
Study type
Research
Study design
Modelling study
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Pasture-based livestock
DOI
10.1038/s43016-021-00442-2
Catalogue ID
NRmoo8fn83-008

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