Pensarnau
Pensarnau, Cross Inn, Llandysul, Ceredigion
Focus Site Project: Investigation into whether high crude protein levels in the ration may be associated with a depression in dairy cow fertility
Introduction to project:
Cows at Pensarnau farm are housed for most of...
Agroceuticals – Daffodils and Alzheimer’s
Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.
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...
Grazing Systems
Grazed grass is the cheapest feed, supplying up to 90% of energy requirements for the animals but much is wasted due to poor timing. Good grazing systems match livestock needs to grass growth. Measuring grass and adjusting the grazing area...
Sustainable Farming - Building and Maintaining Soil Fertility
This module introduces various topics that are essential for improving your soil fertility and increasing your yields. It will introduce you to understanding the basics of soil fertility, its components, measurement, and management practices. The module further introduces you to...
Tyreglwys
Geraint Thomas
Tyreglwys, Gypsy Lane, Llangennech
Main Objectives
- Improve business resilience by reducing cost of production.
- Utilise innovative technology to improve herd and farm performance.
- Develop a greater understanding of drivers of profitability on farm.
- Explore best practice through...
Ysgellog
Ysgellog, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey
Focus Site Project: Micronutrient availability in grassland soil: its role in promoting grass production
Project objectives:
The overarching aim of the project will be to determine the micronutrient status of the farm’s soils in the context of...
Natural Capital and Net Zero
Increasingly, the value of natural capital is being incorporated into value assessments of land management production systems to quantify the benefits derived. This approach can allow features such as carbon storage potential to be recognised and valued.