This module is an introduction to the soil sampling process and the interpretation of the results. It will cover the common parameters measured, why they are important, soil sampling methodology, a brief overview of how to interpret the results and...

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

Soil health: our aim is to fatten everything from grass but heavy soils are our limiting factor. Understanding the symbiosis...

Project aims:

• Improve feed self-sufficiency for the farm’s suckler herd.
• Reduce feed costs by buying in less concentrates.
• Compare the...

Exploring the potential of digestate as an agricultural fertiliser

Project aims:

Given the pressure to increase...

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

To maximise grass utilisation – through Farming Connect we have sampled soils in every field and they are all at...

Introduction to project: 

Cows at Pensarnau farm are housed for most of...

Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.

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...