The aim of the project is to increase farm profits and reduce reliance on subsidies. The proposal is to increase cow numbers whilst also improving the health, welfare and economics of replacement heifer rearing. The project consists of:
-Extending parlour
-Installing a variable speed vacuum pump & milk pump
-Build new cubicle shed
-Improve existing cubicles
-Build shed for youngstock
-Collect and re-use rainwater
-Facilitate the re-use of parlour washings for footbathing
-Install solar PV and solar thermal
-Energy efficient lighting
-Straw chopping machine and bunk
-Bacterial inoculation of slurry
-Slurry store extension
The cost of the proposed works listed above are estimated at £585,093, all of which is being requested for grant funding at a rate of 40%.
Project details
- Funding amount:
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£233,066
- Funding source:
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Sustainable Production Grant
- Area:
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Denbighshire
- Completion:
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