Penygraig Investment Proposal

Investment in the following is proposed;

• New housing for the dry-cow proportion of the dairy herd.
• Covered manure store.
• Energy efficient equipment in the farm dairy.
• Rainwater harvesting system.
The proposal will provide the following benefits;
• Improve dry-cow comfort and welfare, and management pre-calving.
• Improve business’ nutrient management, reduce nutrient leaching.
• Reduce the business’ energy usage and demand on water resources.
• Generate cost savings, i.e. reduced labour, energy usage etc.
• Increase output and herd performance without increasing stock numbers.
• Improve the overall efficiency of the business.
• Reduce carbon emissions.
 

Project details

Funding amount:
£167,802
Funding source:
Sustainable Production Grant
Area:
Carmarthenshire
Completion:

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