EIP - Grass Harrowing and Pasture Management

Descriptions

SummaryThe project will investigate the impact of grass harrowing on pasture productivity and proportion of improved grasses retained in the pasture over three years. It will use aerial imagery, supported by ground-truthing data and DNA analysis and to compare species composition over time in harrowed and non-harrowed pastures.Objectives• Identify the impact of grass harrowing on pasture productivity and proportion of improved grasses retained in the pasture over three years.• Investigate the use of novel sampling and testing techniques based on DNA analysis and aerial imagery to assess pasture composition.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=66368.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.