A group of six dairy farmers who are members of the Calon Wen Milk Co-operative are aiming to boost pollinator numbers on their farms through a 3 year EIP Wales project. The project explores how forage resources on dairy farms can be managed to conserve and enhance populations of bumblebees and other pollinators.
The aim is to increasing the number and diversity of food plants, the period in which they are in flower, and the productivity and financial performance of farms. The role of grassland has received little attention, and in the Welsh context, where livestock and therefore grass-based systems are heavily dominant, this represents a significant omission.
Project details
- Funding amount:
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£39,750
- Funding source:
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EIP
- Area:
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Ceredigion
- Completion:
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- Rural Development Programme Case Studies from the Agriculture and Forestry Sector
- Pasture for pollinators
Contact:
- Name:
- Tony Little
- Email address:
- tony@sustainablefarming.co.uk
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