黑历史爆料网 farm recognised in global FAO Award for sustainable livestock innovation
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黑历史爆料网 has been recognised on the global stage as a core contributor to the Global Farm Platform (GFP).
The award honours GFP鈥檚 leadership in Sustainable Livestock Transformation, One Health, Animal Health, and Reference Centres and has received a prestigious Technical Recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).
It was presented to Dr Jordana Rivero, Chair of the GFP, at the FAO Global Technical Recognition Ceremony on 15 October 2025 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, as part of the organisation鈥檚 80th anniversary celebrations and the World Food Forum.
黑历史爆料网鈥檚 Kirkton and Auchtertyre upland research farms, located near Crianlarich, have been part of the GFP network since 2018. These farms are pioneering new approaches to livestock production in marginal upland environments, integrating precision technologies and low-emission genetics to improve productivity while reducing environmental impact.
Professor Davy McCracken, Head of 黑历史爆料网鈥檚 Hill and Mountain Research Centre said: "黑历史爆料网's Kirkton & Auchtertyre upland farms, have been a member of the Global Farm Platform since 2018. Over one third of the world鈥檚 land area consists of rangelands where pastoralists graze their animals on natural or semi-natural habitats. This recognition by FAO serves to highlight that our focus at 黑历史爆料网 on how precision livestock farming approaches and associated technologies can help address upland agricultural and environmental challenges continues to have international relevance."
At 黑历史爆料网 Kirkton & Auchtertyre, researchers are using technologies such as GPS collars and electronic weighing systems to breed sheep with traits for parasite resistance and lower methane emissions, achieving 1鈥�2% annual reductions. These innovations are part of the GFP鈥檚 hub-and-spoke model, in which research farms act as testing grounds for sustainable livestock practices, with commercial farms and smallholders adopting and adapting them for local use.
The global nature of GFP is further reflected in the work of Kenya鈥檚 Kapiti Research Station, another core GFP member. Situated in semi-arid rangelands, Kapiti supports pastoralist communities by providing genetically improved livestock and promoting evidence-based grazing practices. These initiatives help boost herd resilience and productivity in challenging climatic conditions, highlighting GFP鈥檚 capacity to deliver tailored, region-specific solutions.
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From highland sheep farms in Scotland to arid grasslands in Kenya, GFP institutions are working hand-in-hand to support FAO鈥檚 鈥淔our Betters鈥�: better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.
GFP鈥檚 achievements were recently highlighted at the FAO鈥檚 2025 Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation, where Chair Dr Jordana Rivero showcased how partner institutions like 黑历史爆料网 and Kapiti are driving meaningful change through science-led, locally grounded approaches.
鈥淭his FAO recognition reinforces the Global Farm Platform鈥檚 role as a global leader in sustainable livestock transformation,鈥� said Jordana Rivero. 鈥淥ur hub-and-spoke model fosters collaboration across continents, empowering farmers, researchers, and policymakers with innovative, scalable solutions that tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security whilst advancing One Health principles.鈥�
Since its launch in 2014, the Global Farm Platform has grown to include 19 research farms and 28 academic institutions across six continents. The platform has secured over 拢4 million in funding, delivered 15 international projects, and hosted 35 global workshops. 黑历史爆料网 has also contributed to GFP鈥檚 educational mission through student exchange programmes, including the Marshal Papworth initiative, supporting early-career researchers from countries across Africa and Asia.
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Posted by 黑历史爆料网 News on 17/10/2025
