The development of a forage network which will recommend a pathway to gaining optimum benefits from forages through realistic actions. This project, which runs from September 2023 for 6 months, will: Bring together a network of stakeholders to understand the best approach for improving forage systems, considering potential opportunities and barriers to uptake Create a roadmap, which can be used to achieve benefits for livestock sectors through changes in forage systems
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