Cefnllan
Neil Davies
Cefnllan, Llangammarch Wells, Powys
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
To investigate ways of improving on our rotational grazing system to maximise the value of grass reseeds and to reduce feed costs...
Dolygarn
Dolygarn, Llanbadarn Fynydd, Llandrindod Wells, Powys
Focus Site Project: Implementing rotational grazing for an all grass wintering system
Project Aims:
The main aim of this project is to demonstrate the process of converting a traditional set stocking beef and sheep...
Llwynmendy
Llwynmendy, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire
Focus Site project: Correlation between earthworms and soil health, in addition to evaluating bokashi (fermenting organic matter)
Project Objectives:
Determine the overall soil health of all fields
Detect where there is any correlation between worm numbers, grass growth...
Fferm Rhiwaedog
Emyr, Aled and Dylan Jones
Fferm Rhiwaedog, Bala, Gwynedd
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
To compare different techniques for fattening lambs such as fattening on reseeds or stubble turnips
To investigate how we...
Located at
Carmarthenshire
Sector
Beef,
Organic
Key Specialism
Animal Health and Welfare,
Business Management and Planning,
Grassland Management
Penwern
Penwern, Cilcennin, Lampeter, Ceredigion
Focus Site Project: Moving to an outdoor lambing system
Project aims:
- To move from an high cost (money and time) indoor lambing system, to a robust, income generating outdoor lambing
- Establish a healthy flock, as a...
Orsedd Fawr
Morris Gwyn Parry
Orsedd Fawr, Pencaenewydd, Pwllheli
Main Objectives
- Improve grass utilisation.
- Maintain farm profitability while reducing reliance on subsidies.
- Secure a viable farming business for the next generation.
Orsedd Fawr Farm Facts
Demonstration Site Project
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Located at
Ceredigion
Sector
Dairy
Key Specialism
Animal Health and Welfare,
Business Management and Planning,
Grassland Management,
Nutrient Management Planning,
Succession,
Water Quality
Farm Nutrient Management
This module examines key factors in managing nutrients on your farmland to save money and improve the organic content of your soil. It is equally applicable to those within or outside a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Mandatory Unit: Pesticide Safety
This unit describes the safe storage, use and disposal of pesticides.