Rhydeden
Eurof Edwards
Rhydeden, Conwy
Rhydeden Farm is a 100 hectare, 300 split block calving dairy herd with 175 calving in the spring and 125 calving in the autumn. The herd is currently averaging 6500 litres per/cow with 4.5% Butterfat...
Our Farms Projects
Project Information from some farms are missing due to website development at present but will be available shortly.
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...
Hafod
Hafod, Bancyffordd, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire
Focus Site Project: Detection of the fluke infection status of on farm snail habitats as a tool to manage liver fluke
Project aims:
- The mud snail Galba truncatula is the key intermediate host for liver and...
Square Farm
Square Farm, Mitchel Troy, Monmouth
Focus Site Project: Exploring the use of wood chip mulch for weed control in organic vegetable production
Square Farm is a family-run business established in 1978 focusing strongly on traditional farming methods. The business...
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...
Glanalders
George Edward Wozencraft
Glanalders, Radnorshire
One of George Wozencraft’s main drivers at Glanalders is to become more self-sufficient in energy while improving bird health and welfare. George has 20kW solar panels installed on his 16,000-layer bird flat deck system. However, the...
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.
Tynyberth Farm Facts
Demonstration Site...
Holebrook
Ellesmere Road, Bronington, Wrexham
Focus Site Project: Selective Dry Cow Therapy – Reducing the use of
Antibiotics at drying off
Project aims:
- investigate the effects of implementing a selective dry cow therapy on an AYR calving high yielding dairy herd. ...
Trevithel Court
Trevithel Court, Three Cocks, Brecon
Focus Site Event: Evaluating benefits of implementing GPS technology and precision farming in grassland operations
This on farm event hosted by Trevithel Court farm looked at whether investing in GPS technology would provide farmers...
Glynllifon Agricultural College
Glynllifon Agricultural College, Penygroes, Caernarfon
Focus Site Project: Hydrogen Electrolyser
Aim of the project:
To investigate the effectiveness of the hydrogen electrolyser on existing out-of-warranty tractors at Coleg Glynllifon.
To provide an opportunity for young agricultural engineering students and the wider industry...