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Researchers identify 'highly effective' metrics to improve financial performance of livestock farms

Aberystwyth University said the study is the first to demonstrate the influence of livestock production KPI's on the financial performance of beef and sheep farms in England and Wales

Chris Brayford
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Nia Lloyd, lecturer in Agri-Business at Aberystwyth University, said: "This simple yet highly effective set of metrics could provide livestock farmers with the information they need to make informed changes to the management of their business and to improve its financial performance and resilience."
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Nia Lloyd, lecturer in Agri-Business at Aberystwyth University, said: "This simple yet highly effective set of metrics could provide livestock farmers with the information they need to make informed changes to the management of their business and to improve its financial performance and resilience."

Aberystwyth University has identified a 'highly effective' set of metrics which could help improve the financial performance of livestock farms. Nia Lloyd, lecturer in Agri-Business at Aberystwyth University,...

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