Pen Y Parc
Rhodri Jones
Pen Y Parc, Llanerfyl
Feasibility study for technology adaptation for a low input spring calving dairy farm
In 2018 Pen Y Parc farm joined a neighbouring dairy farm in partnership, this idea gave Rhodri the inspiration to...
Our Farms Projects
Project Information from some farms are missing due to website development at present but will be available shortly.
Cae Haidd Ucha
Paul and Dwynwen Williams
Cae Haidd Ucha, Nebo, Llanrwst
Main Objectives
- Further improve the output of the suckler cow enterprise through the use of superior genetics and technology.
- Evaluate and develop the sheep enterprise as it currently does not...
Genau Hafod
Genauhafod, Dolfor, Newtown, Powys
Focus Site Project:Exploring the benefits of an egg palletising robot, focusing on health and safety for the egg producer
Project aims:
- To evaluate the efficiencies of a robotic system for egg packing
- Compare the robotic system...
Rhiwlas
Bala, Gwynedd
Focus Site Project(s): Lean Management in the Dairy Business and Welsh Pasture Project
Lean Management in the Dairy Business
Project aims:
- Lean Management is a management model that has been devised to support and assist with continuous...
Lower Llatho
Lower Llatho, Cregrina, Builth Wells, Powys
Focus Site Project: Improving the profitability and efficiency of a hill sheep enterprise
Project Objectives:
The main aim of this project is to identify key areas that will improve performance, efficiency and profitability on a...
Hafod Y Foel
Edward Evans
Hafod Y Foel, South Montgomeryshire
With at least two of his daughters keen to come home to farm in the near future, Edward made the decision in 2023 to disperse the suckler herd at Hafod y Foel...
Parc y Dderwen
Laura Simpson
Parc y Dderwen, Llangolman
Trialling the establishment of perennial horticulture crops for business diversification
Parc y Dderwen is a 12 acre off-grid farm and food business in Llangolman in North Pembrokeshire. They specialise in a range of...
Newton Farm
Richard and Helen Roderick
Newton Farm, Scethrog, Brecon
Main Objectives
- To reduce production costs through improved grassland management.
- There is much potential for learning and improvement with the Stabiliser herd, which is still in its infancy.
- Focus on reducing...
Hardwick Farm
Hardwick Farm, Abergavenny
Focus Site Project: The use of technology in predicting periparturient diseases from dry cow behaviour
Project aims:
- Early identification of any transition health problems
- Optimise treatment for any health issues.
- Assess benefits of the new technology.
- Increase...
Tedion Farm
Tedion Farm, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire
Focus Site Event: Fertility in block calving systems
To be a true block calving system the fertility and condition of your cows is paramount. It is important to know your figures and percentages. Kate Burnby...