The health and profitability of the cow-calf sector depend on forage and grassland productivity.  Research is focused on the development of strategies that will improve grassland management to increase productivity and sustainability.  Research also works to develop annual and perennial forage varieties with increased biomass yield per acre, maintained or improved nutritional value, improved water efficiency, and appropriate economic characteristics.

With improved research and training capacity, further research in this area can quantify the environmental footprint and socio-economic impact of the forage-beef sector in Canada.  Further research can also improve yields and nutritional quality of tame, native and annual species. See specific research priorities and target outcomes in the Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy.

• Download the BCRC Priority Area Review for Forage & Grassland Productivity. [PDF | 855KB] Released December 2014.

• Carbon Cycle & Beef Cattle
• Cover Crops
• Cow Efficiency
• Drought Management Strategies
• Extended Grazing
• Feed Testing & Analysis for Beef Cattle
• Forage Establishment
• Forage Finishing
• Forage Quality
• Forage Species
• Forested Rangeland Grazing
• Grazing Management
• Improving Forage Yields
• Mycotoxins
• Rangeland & Riparian Health
• Rejuvenation of Hay & Pasture
• Stored Forages
• Water Systems For Beef Cattle
• Weed and Brush Control in Pastures

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