Where: Wilkes Farm, CV37 7PE
When: Wednesday 8th May, 2pm to 5.30pm
Host: Nick and Jon Francis
About the event
This farm walk will be focussed on farm infrastructure for cattle in mob-grazing/rotational grazing systems – we will look at electric fencing options and setting up and design of paddocks as well as portable water infrastructure. We will also discuss cattle handling design and requirements, and the difficulties and challenges of having a herd dispersed across multiple sites. Come along armed with questions about farm infrastructure!
About Paddock Farm
Pasture For Life mentors Nick and Jon Francis of Paddock Farm are hosting - Paddock Farm is home to a herd of pasture-fed Hereford and Angus x cattle, a herd of Tamworth pigs, a flock of free-range laying hens and a market garden growing no-dig vegetables. All of their produce is sold through their butchery in Brailes, either over the retail counter or direct to chefs and restaurants.
Pasture and Profit in Protected Landscapes programe
This visit is part of the Pasture and Profit in Protected Landscapes programme, a new FiPL-funded project in the Cotswolds, Chilterns and North Wessex Downs. The project links farmers with other farmers to learn how to make more of their grazing, and how to reduce inputs to make livestock businesses more profitable.
- Specially selected informative farm walks with a variety of experts
- Farmer-led programme of events
- Mentoring scheme with one-to-one advice from a trained farmer and mentor
- Membership of Pasture For Life and access to its active community
- All at no cost to the participant (the programme is funded by the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme across the three National Landscapes: Cotswolds, Chilterns, North Wessex Downs)
More about the programme of events or if you'd like to take part, contact us via email: ccnwd@pastureforlife.org or phone: 07398 745238
