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Presented by Glasnant Morgan

Presented by Glasnant Morgan. Which Way to Move Forward?. Objectives. Achieve a profitable system based on the integration of livestock production, environmental enhancement and conservation. Background. Business started 1991. Altitude 450-1300ft Rainfall 60-70 inches

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Presented by Glasnant Morgan

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  1. Presented by Glasnant Morgan

  2. Which Way to Move Forward? Objectives Achieve a profitable system based on the integration of livestock production, environmental enhancement and conservation.

  3. Background Business started 1991 Altitude 450-1300ft Rainfall 60-70 inches Soil type Old Red Sandstone Resources Total area 450 acres Tir Gofal area 373acres Woodland 70 acres Cropping 40 acres

  4. How is Tir Gofal dovetailing into productive farming? Variable ground conditions Being paid to increase Biodiversity, but in turn producing quality feed for livestock Minimal tillage: Less labour Less soil damage Faster operation

  5. High Protein feeds High Quality Silage and grazing Reduced feed costs

  6. Cattle are an essential requirement to manage environmental schemes correctly

  7. Unsprayed Spring Cereals Weed seed source for small mammals High bulk Winter fodder for Sucklers and Store animals

  8. Tree planting, Woodland management, Hedging and fencing to improve infrastructure, stock management.

  9. Species change over a decade 85 to 110 Access to educational group visits

  10. Are ponds a good source of biodiversity?

  11. Another generation to follow?

  12. Future Direction Pondered over Organic Review farm assets Organise Succession Favour self sufficiency Improve quality by reducing stock Take more free time And finally hang in there. As farmers will be needed again

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