Common agricultural policy reform and its effects on sheep and goat market and rare breeds conservation

Summary

This 2005 analysis examines the relationship between European Common Agricultural Policy reforms and their dual effects on sheep and goat commodity markets and the conservation of rare livestock breeds. The study suggests that policy-driven changes in production incentives created both challenges and opportunities for maintaining genetic diversity in small ruminants, with implications for heritage breed viability across Europe.

Regional applicability

Directly applicable to United Kingdom policy and practice, as the UK was subject to CAP regulations at the time of publication (pre-Brexit). The findings are relevant to understanding how subsidy structures influence breed conservation outcomes and market structure in UK sheep and goat farming.

Key measures

Market responses to CAP reform; rare breed population trends; economic impacts on sheep and goat producers

Outcomes reported

The study examined how Common Agricultural Policy reforms influenced sheep and goat market dynamics and the conservation status of rare and heritage breeds. It likely analysed policy-driven changes in production incentives and their implications for breed diversity.

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