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Evaluation of the Impact on Farmers Participating in Teagasc Beef Discussion Groups 2012-2014
Evaluation of the Impact on Farmers Participating in Teagasc Beef Discussion Groups 2012-2014

Farmer discussion groups are a proven method of knowledge transfer in agriculture. The Food Harvest 2020 Report identified that discussion groups play a key role in improved performance at farm level and the Beef 2020 Activation Group recommended the provision of funding for discussion groups in the sector. The Beef Technology Adoption Programme (BTAP) was introduced for a three year period (2012-2014). The introduction of BTAP has resulted in a significant increase in the number of beef farmers participating in discussion groups. As a result of the increased farmer participation in beef discussion groups and the increased adviser involvement, Teagasc has commissioned this independent evaluation to assess the impact on farmers of participating in beef discussion groups. This report is an evaluation of the Teagasc Beef Discussion Group Programme not just the BTAP but it provides useful analysis and feedback on the Teagasc delivery of the BTAP.

02 December 2014
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Report