Mob grazing has gained popularity in regenerative farming circles for its benefits for nature and soil health. However, its use with sheep is relatively uncommon.
Come and hear how NFFN farmer Louise Skelly introduced this approach on her medium-sized farm in County Down, Northern Ireland. Louise will explain how their regenerative journey started, and how they have found it to be good for profits, animal health and the environment.
Lousie and her family sell their grass-fed lamb direct to customers, enhancing profitability and creating short, local supply chains.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Louise Skelly:
I farm 80 acres near Katesbridge. County Down. The main farming enterprise is sheep and lamb, both commercial and pedigree. At present, we have 500 head of stock. There are also two small businesses on the farm. I farm commercially using the principles of “regenerative agriculture” and am particularly interested in the concept of good stewardship of both animals and land. In recent years, I joined the Nature Friendly Farming Network and have found this to be particularly useful. We have moved to a regenerative approach to farming and have implemented a number of techniques including; daily moves for mob grazing, nitrogen fixing bacteria for slurry; bokashi system for bedding; and oversewing clover seeds in grazing. We have also planted native trees and have been working with the RSPB to encourage diversity in the bird population.
