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Grazer of the Week; Ffen the Welsh Mule Sheep

Ffen is Welsh Mule Sheep, who is currently grazing at Morfa Madryn Local Nature Reserve with her flock, which consists mostly of Welsh Mountain and Welsh Mule Sheep. Morfa Madryn is a protected area of coastal grassland and saltmarsh which supports 7% of the Welsh breeding lapwing population. With it’s close proximity

Gower Meadow Beef PONT Cymru Pasture Fed

What are the Benefits of Pasture-Fed Beef?

As you probably know, modern food-production is focused on maximising production and lowering food prices. To keep up with the demands, farmers will often attempt to produce meat and milk as quickly as possible. This means keeping animals indoors and feeding them on grains and even imported soya. The natural diet

Grazer of the Week; Sinead the Carningli Hill Pony

This is Sinead, originally a Gower Hill Pony, who now grazes at sites around the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park , including Mynydd Carningli, with her herd, Ceri, Louise, Kim and Hannah. The beautiful Carningli Hills are a dominant feature in Pembrokeshire. They of exceptional importance to many species, including rare bog flora

Online Dating for the Modern Cow!

‘Tudder’ is a brand-new app, launched this Valentines Day by Sell My Livestock, which “seeks to unite sheepish farm animals with their soulmates”. The idea is that farmers who are looking for breeding matches for their animals can scroll through possible options to find a potential match. Swipe right for the

Dexters The Dranges PONT Cymru Jeff Instagram

What Makes Cattle So Good At Conservation Grazing?

Just take a look at that tongue! Cattle use their tongues to pull tufts of vegetation into their mouths, often leaving grassy tussocks and other areas of vegetation which can be used by small mammals and insects. They are not fussy grazers, which means that particular plant species don’t get grazed

Species in Focus; Ring Ouzel

The Ring Ouzel, Turdus torquatus, is a member of the Thrush family, but not the type you are likely to spot on your bird table! This distinctive bird, the males with their white breast band, are on the Red List in the UK and can mainly be found in upland areas.