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Modelling the production, profit, and greenhouse gas emissions of Irish sheep flocks divergent in genetic merit

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  • Farrell, L.
  • Herron, J.
  • Pabiou, T.
  • McHugh, N.
  • McDermott, K.
  • Shalloo, L.
  • O'Brien, D.
  • Bohan, A.

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Sheep production industries face the challenge of increasing farm production and profit while reducing environmental impacts.

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  • Farrell, L. & Herron, J. & Pabiou, T. & McHugh, N. & McDermott, K. & Shalloo, L. & O'Brien, D. & Bohan, A., 2022. "Modelling the production, profit, and greenhouse gas emissions of Irish sheep flocks divergent in genetic merit," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 201(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:201:y:2022:i:c:s0308521x22001032
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2022.103467
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