Our Farms Projects

Project aims:

• This project started on 23/5/16 and is still running.
• The project will aim to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of rotational grazing. By measuring and comparing...

Project Aims:

• Demonstrating the process of converting from a set stocking beef and sheep farm to a rotational grazing...

Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?

To improve grass quality through rotational grazing: we are growing more grass as a result of grazing sheep and cattle on a...

Grass is an essential crop for livestock production systems, but around half of the grass grown in Wales is not used efficiently. Farm business efficiency, and therefore income, could be greatly improved through more tailored inputs...

Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?

Cow fertility: fertility can be a challenge as we have two calving blocks. My aim is to reduce our calving period from 12...

Project Objectives:

Determine the overall soil health of all fields

Detect where there is any correlation between worm numbers, grass growth...

Main Objectives

• To develop the efficiency of the business through best practice, and to high ethical standards.
• To engage more effectively with the end market.

Llysun Farm Facts

Demonstration Site Project

"I would welcome the...

Main Objectives

• Increase sustainability of the farm.
• Increase profitability of the farm to make the business more financially viable.
• Increase farm stocking density.

Rhiwgriafol Farm Facts

Demonstration Site Project

"Being a Farming Connect...

Project objectives:

• Maximise dry matter output from productive areas of the hill farm through looking at grass and forage crop options, primarily...

Project aims:

• The dairy industry is moving forward to more sustainable and efficient production while still increasing yields and components. However...