Environmental Practices
ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
Here at Penllyn Estate we are committed to farming responsibly, with an eye on our role as stewards of the land for future generations.
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We plant natural wildflower strips across our arable areas to support biodiversity, wildlife and bees.
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65 hectares of woodland are managed annually, with regular thinning providing logs which heat the estate office, properties and farm shop.
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Since 2010, we have
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Planted 5,000 new trees;
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Established 3,000m of new hedges;
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Repaired 100m of dry stone walls by hand.
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We have regular sightings of bird populations including red kite, peregrine falcon, yellow hammer, and lapwings. We've also got resident otters!
RESPONSIBLE FARMING
To ensure we farm in a sustainable manner, the Estate operates within a set of farming values which are key to how we work. We aim to:
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Improve soil health and structure wherever possible, including through implementing and renewing field drainage.
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Reduce fuel usage through minimum tillage cultivation techniques.
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Balance our use of manufactured fertilisers, utilising the compost produced on site as much as possible.
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Apply all crop inputs, when and where required, with GPS technology.
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Minimise antibiotic use in our livestock.
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Utilise solar energy to provide electricity for the farm and dry our grain (but only when necessary!)