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THE STATUS OF TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH ANIMAL BREEDS AND PLANT VARIETIES AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR BIODIVERSITY
APPENDIX ONE: WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
A workshop was held at The Scottish Crop Research Institute on 28
th November 2001. The objectives of the workshop were as follows.
Firstly, to explore how rare and traditional breeds of cattle and sheep and varieties of crops fit into farming systems. In particular what these breeds and varieties can deliver in terms of enhanced biodiversity. Also the management implications and how current systems would have to change to accommodate these breeds and varieties.
Secondly, to explore the concept of more mixed farming systems, especially those which involve the use of traditional breeds and varieties. How are these systems managed, and what are the implications for biodiversity.
Thirdly, to discuss the conservation and promotion of rare and traditional breeds of livestock and varieties of crops. This included not only genetic conservation, but the promotion of the produce from these breeds and varieties and marketing initiatives.
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