Bryn
Huw and Meinir Jones
Bryn, Ferwig, Cardigan
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
Maximising liveweight gain off grass: We sell our beef cattle as stores but following changes to the business we plan to finish cattle next...
Fferm Carreg Plas
Fferm Carreg Plas, Aberdaron, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Focus Site Project: Transitioning from set stocking to a techno grazing system
Project aims
The main aim of the project is to demonstrate the transition from a set stocking system to a rotational grazing...
Penrhiw
Penrhiw, Capel Dewi, Llandysul
Focus Site Project: Converting a set stocking organic beef and sheep unit to a rotational grazing system
Project Aims:
- Demonstrating the process of converting from a set stocking beef and sheep farm to a rotational grazing...
Moor Farm
Andrew Rees
Moor Farm, Walwyns Castle, Haverfordwest
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...
Grassland Species
This module presents the advantages of different types of grass.
Ffosygravel
Ffosygravel Uchaf, Borth, Ceredigion
Focus Site Project: Comparing systems of measuring grassland production
Aim of project
The focus of this project is to compare the accuracy of two grass measuring systems; plate meter and satellite imagery. A cut and weigh method...
Sustainable Farming - Grassland Management (including multi-species swards and mixed grazing)
Well-managed grass provides a cost-effective, high-quality feed for sheep and cattle. With farms expected to implement sustainable farming practices to achieve sustainable outputs, good grassland management can play a vital role in helping to maximise feed quality and to improve...
Tynyberth
Jack Lydiate
Tynyberth, Abbey-Cwm-Hir, Llandrindod Wells
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.