Provision of Grazing Strategies and Sensor Systems to Reduce GHG Emissions from Grazing Cattle (SCF0218 GrasTech)
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Grazing Strategies and Sensor Systems to Reduce GHG Emissions from Grazing Cattle (SCF0218 GrasTech)
Awarded 30 Sep 2019
Awarded30 Sep 2019
Value£125,000.00
SupplierUniversity of Strathclyde
RegionScotland
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 4y 1mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2019Expired 29 Sept 2022
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to University of Strathclyde for the provision of SCF0218 (GrasTech), which involves developing grazing strategies and sensor systems to reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity from grazing cattle.
The project addresses the under-researched area of grazing systems, using imaging and sensing technologies for precision livestock farming (PLF) to monitor and manage resources, with UK work focusing on developing PLF technology for grazing cattle.
The contract value is £125,000.
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