Abstract
The most important factors in the use of lowland for beef production are:
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The technical abilility of farmers and their willingness to use land for maximum production
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The actual and potential production of the land
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The breed and type of animal used.
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Harte, F.J. (1979). Land Use for Ruminants. In: Bowman, J.C., Susmel, P. (eds) The Future of Beef Production in the European Community. Current Topics in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-9329-7_31
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