Hybu Cig Cymru Scholar 2008

Key Area’s Grass & Forage Based Systems Performance Recording & Breeds Abattoirs

Forage Based Systems Grass/clover Leys

Forage Based Systems Grass/clover Leys Summer finishing crops

Forage Based Systems Grass/clover Leys Summer finishing crops Winter forage crops (Swedes)

No Concentrates !

Sheep Breeds

Genetics Survivability Growth rates Meat yield Faecal egg counts

Abattoirs Alliance Group Silver Fern Farms Canterbury Meat Packers

CMP Rangitikei Alliance Lorneville Silver Fern Farms Fairton

Every lamb is graded on meat yield Sending chefs over to China

Silver Fern Farms Looking to increase carcass weights Trying to extend the season Aiming for more processed leg meat

Canterbury Meat Packers Traded all year round Very efficient clean abattoirs

Ideas For The Home Farm Outdoor Lambing Lleyns Forage Based System Swedes Performance recording EID Reduce Costs of Production!

Conclusions Produce lamb the market requires Breeds Genetics Use of forage systems Reduced labour Reduced costs of production Finding many diverse markets

I would like to thank Hybu Cig Cymru for giving me the opportunity to do the scholarship.