Testing innovations in Europe iSAGE Testing innovations in Europe
Case studies to test how innovation makes sheep and goat sectors more sustainable and viable and how easy innovation is to use
Which innovations to test 2 workshops with 18 partners linked to industry Online survey What they think is important innovation
Case studies Farm + Farmer = complex Real life situation Try and understand as best we can
Case studies Breeding & genetics (6) Forage & feeds (4) Handling technology (1) Health and welfare (2) Individual recording (6) Pastures and grazing (2) Products and marketing (2) Reproduction (8)
How does innovation make farms sustainable Economic Environmental Social
How does innovation make farms sustainable Economic Environmental Social
Innovation is important because? Saves money Saves time Increases production Improves health Enhances environment … ✔
Innovation is not important because; Is complicated Does not always work Expensive Takes time to introduce … ✖
Interesting case studies UK Ambassador Program that trains young farmers genomic selection in breeding sheep and goats Individual data recording
Tell us your experience Which innovation has improved farms Why they are important How to get more adoption of innovation