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Research on Dual-Purpose Cows for GHG Mitigation in UK Dairy Industry

Awarded 13 Jan 2023

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Awarded13 Jan 2023
Value£44,075.00
AgencyDefra
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 7mo ago3mo term
Awarded 13 Jan 2023Expired 28 Mar 2023

Defra awarded a contract to Harper Adams University for research to determine the effect of replacing dairy breeds with a dual-purpose breed on greenhouse gas emissions and performance of the UK dairy industry.

The contract, valued at AUD 44,075, was awarded through the RDE framework.

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