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Maximising liveweight gain off grass: We sell our beef cattle as stores but following changes to the business we plan to finish cattle next...

Project aims

The main aim of the project is to demonstrate the transition from a set stocking system to a rotational grazing...

Project Aims:

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

Project Objectives:

Determine the overall soil health of all fields

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

The term orchard refers to a plantation of trees designed to produce crops of fruits and nuts. As they are often in place for 15 years or more, careful planning pre-planting will give the best results. The most commonly grown...

Main Objectives

• Improve profitability and business resilience under current market conditions.
• Build a business fit for the future and continue to develop infrastructure, technology and innovation where appropriate returns justify the investment...

This module will describe how to assess a sward, identify common grass species and give information on ryegrass, clovers and multi-species leys. Ploughing and re-seeding under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations will also be discussed.

This unit describes the safe storage, use and disposal of pesticides.

Main Objectives

• Improve animal husbandry and grassland management.
• Establish a strong and viable business and reduce production costs.
• Become as self-sufficient as possible, particularly in home grown proteins.

Tynyberth Farm Facts

Demonstration Site...