Daniel Jenkins-Jones
@apushapus.bsky.social
#Birds, #Nature, #Conservation #NestRecording, #Cardiff. #Adar, #Natur, #Cadwraeth, #CofnodiNythod, #Caerdydd.
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Hen Harriers and other birds of prey are still being killed illegally.
Enough is enough.
Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...
Enough is enough.
Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Hen Harriers and other birds of prey are still being killed illegally.
Enough is enough.
Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...
Enough is enough.
Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet another report insisting we *must* tackle the catastrophic loss of nature immediately to ensure our, and our children’s future . . . but will our politicians listen? 🤔
Yet another report insisting we *must* tackle the catastrophic loss of nature immediately to ensure our, and our children’s future . . . but will our politicians listen? 🤔
Natural Resources Wales issues stark warning over wildlife loss and polluted rivers
A major Welsh environment report calls for action across society so people can live more sustainably.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:39 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet another report insisting we *must* tackle the catastrophic loss of nature immediately to ensure our, and our children’s future . . . but will our politicians listen? 🤔
Yet another report insisting we *must* tackle the catastrophic loss of nature immediately to ensure our, and our children’s future . . . but will our politicians listen? 🤔
Adolygiad mawr o'r amgylchedd yn rhybuddio am lygredd a dirywiad www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/ert...
Adroddiad di-flewyn ar dafod arall sy’n mynnu, er mwyn ein dyfodol a dyfodol ein plant, bod *rhaid* mynd i’r afael ag adfer byd natur . . . ond a fydd ein gwleidyddion yn gwrando?
Adroddiad di-flewyn ar dafod arall sy’n mynnu, er mwyn ein dyfodol a dyfodol ein plant, bod *rhaid* mynd i’r afael ag adfer byd natur . . . ond a fydd ein gwleidyddion yn gwrando?
Adolygiad o amgylchedd Cymru yn rhybuddio am lygredd a dirywiad
Adolygiad mawr o gyflwr amgylchedd Cymru yn rhybuddio am
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Adolygiad mawr o'r amgylchedd yn rhybuddio am lygredd a dirywiad www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/ert...
Adroddiad di-flewyn ar dafod arall sy’n mynnu, er mwyn ein dyfodol a dyfodol ein plant, bod *rhaid* mynd i’r afael ag adfer byd natur . . . ond a fydd ein gwleidyddion yn gwrando?
Adroddiad di-flewyn ar dafod arall sy’n mynnu, er mwyn ein dyfodol a dyfodol ein plant, bod *rhaid* mynd i’r afael ag adfer byd natur . . . ond a fydd ein gwleidyddion yn gwrando?
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🚨Government water reforms do not go far enough.🚨
The Water White Paper finally admits the scale of the freshwater emergency - but it still falls short of the urgent, radical action our rivers desperately need...
READ MORE: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Water White Paper finally admits the scale of the freshwater emergency - but it still falls short of the urgent, radical action our rivers desperately need...
READ MORE: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 8:33 AM
🚨Government water reforms do not go far enough.🚨
The Water White Paper finally admits the scale of the freshwater emergency - but it still falls short of the urgent, radical action our rivers desperately need...
READ MORE: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Water White Paper finally admits the scale of the freshwater emergency - but it still falls short of the urgent, radical action our rivers desperately need...
READ MORE: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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💚 Huge thanks to everyone who’s donated to our Save the Small Blue at Cwm Tips campaign!
In just 24 hours, you’ve helped us raise an amazing £388 towards restoring these special grasslands for wildlife.
Every donation truly means so much 🦋🌼
👉 Donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-s...
In just 24 hours, you’ve helped us raise an amazing £388 towards restoring these special grasslands for wildlife.
Every donation truly means so much 🦋🌼
👉 Donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-s...
January 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
💚 Huge thanks to everyone who’s donated to our Save the Small Blue at Cwm Tips campaign!
In just 24 hours, you’ve helped us raise an amazing £388 towards restoring these special grasslands for wildlife.
Every donation truly means so much 🦋🌼
👉 Donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-s...
In just 24 hours, you’ve helped us raise an amazing £388 towards restoring these special grasslands for wildlife.
Every donation truly means so much 🦋🌼
👉 Donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-s...
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This is beyond shocking - how can this be allowed to happen? Why on earth can’t they be released on bail? They have a right to a fair trial, appropriate medical treatment, & the removal of punitive Prison Service conditions. Govt’s ban on Palestine Action is simply intolerable
Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’
Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’
Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, in a Wakefield prison at the weekend and says ‘her body is shutting down’
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UK politics live – latest updates
A prisoner linked to Palestine Action who is on day 71 of a hunger strike has told a friend: “I’m dying.”
Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, at HMP New Hall, in Wakefield, on Saturday for the first time since the protest began and said she was taken aback by her friend’s appearance. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
This is beyond shocking - how can this be allowed to happen? Why on earth can’t they be released on bail? They have a right to a fair trial, appropriate medical treatment, & the removal of punitive Prison Service conditions. Govt’s ban on Palestine Action is simply intolerable
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And the answer to the question below is [drum roll] . . .
A Black-headed Gull ringed in Rautalampi, Finland in April . . . 1996!
#BirdRinging #BirdingWales
A Black-headed Gull ringed in Rautalampi, Finland in April . . . 1996!
#BirdRinging #BirdingWales
Alex Hill and Calum Stringer found this ring, minus a bird, while searching for fossils recently on the beach at Lavernock Point.
It is a Finnish ring about 8mm in width. But can you guess which species of bird originally carried it?
Tune in tomorrow for a very interesting answer! #BirdRinging
It is a Finnish ring about 8mm in width. But can you guess which species of bird originally carried it?
Tune in tomorrow for a very interesting answer! #BirdRinging
January 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
And the answer to the question below is [drum roll] . . .
A Black-headed Gull ringed in Rautalampi, Finland in April . . . 1996!
#BirdRinging #BirdingWales
A Black-headed Gull ringed in Rautalampi, Finland in April . . . 1996!
#BirdRinging #BirdingWales
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A’r ateb i’r isod yw . . . .
Gwylan Benddu a fodrwywyd yn Rautalampi, Y Ffindir ym mis Ebrill . . . 1996!!
#ModrwyoAdar #AdaraCymru
Gwylan Benddu a fodrwywyd yn Rautalampi, Y Ffindir ym mis Ebrill . . . 1996!!
#ModrwyoAdar #AdaraCymru
January 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM
A’r ateb i’r isod yw . . . .
Gwylan Benddu a fodrwywyd yn Rautalampi, Y Ffindir ym mis Ebrill . . . 1996!!
#ModrwyoAdar #AdaraCymru
Gwylan Benddu a fodrwywyd yn Rautalampi, Y Ffindir ym mis Ebrill . . . 1996!!
#ModrwyoAdar #AdaraCymru
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“Form and function of feathers and moult”, January 14, 19:15-21:00 via Zoom.
This free @gowerbirds.bsky.social talk by @btobirds.bsky.social's Mark Grantham sounds great. It's open to non-GOS members and is suitable for all, irrespective of experience level.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/moult-...
This free @gowerbirds.bsky.social talk by @btobirds.bsky.social's Mark Grantham sounds great. It's open to non-GOS members and is suitable for all, irrespective of experience level.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/moult-...
Form and function of feathers and moult – Gower Ornithological Society
www.gowerbirds.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
“Form and function of feathers and moult”, January 14, 19:15-21:00 via Zoom.
This free @gowerbirds.bsky.social talk by @btobirds.bsky.social's Mark Grantham sounds great. It's open to non-GOS members and is suitable for all, irrespective of experience level.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/moult-...
This free @gowerbirds.bsky.social talk by @btobirds.bsky.social's Mark Grantham sounds great. It's open to non-GOS members and is suitable for all, irrespective of experience level.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/moult-...
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“Form and function of feathers and moult”, 14 Ionawr, 7.15-9yh drwy Zoom.
Mae'r sgwrs @gowerbirds.bsky.social hon gan Mark Grantham o @btobirds.bsky.social yn swnio'n wych. Does dim rhaid bod yn aelod o GOS ac mae'n addas i bawb, waeth beth fo'u lefel profiad.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/moult-...
Mae'r sgwrs @gowerbirds.bsky.social hon gan Mark Grantham o @btobirds.bsky.social yn swnio'n wych. Does dim rhaid bod yn aelod o GOS ac mae'n addas i bawb, waeth beth fo'u lefel profiad.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/moult-...
Form and function of feathers and moult – Gower Ornithological Society
www.gowerbirds.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 1:07 PM
“Form and function of feathers and moult”, 14 Ionawr, 7.15-9yh drwy Zoom.
Mae'r sgwrs @gowerbirds.bsky.social hon gan Mark Grantham o @btobirds.bsky.social yn swnio'n wych. Does dim rhaid bod yn aelod o GOS ac mae'n addas i bawb, waeth beth fo'u lefel profiad.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/moult-...
Mae'r sgwrs @gowerbirds.bsky.social hon gan Mark Grantham o @btobirds.bsky.social yn swnio'n wych. Does dim rhaid bod yn aelod o GOS ac mae'n addas i bawb, waeth beth fo'u lefel profiad.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/moult-...
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Alex Hill and Calum Stringer found this ring, minus a bird, while searching for fossils recently on the beach at Lavernock Point.
It is a Finnish ring about 8mm in width. But can you guess which species of bird originally carried it?
Tune in tomorrow for a very interesting answer! #BirdRinging
It is a Finnish ring about 8mm in width. But can you guess which species of bird originally carried it?
Tune in tomorrow for a very interesting answer! #BirdRinging
January 8, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Alex Hill and Calum Stringer found this ring, minus a bird, while searching for fossils recently on the beach at Lavernock Point.
It is a Finnish ring about 8mm in width. But can you guess which species of bird originally carried it?
Tune in tomorrow for a very interesting answer! #BirdRinging
It is a Finnish ring about 8mm in width. But can you guess which species of bird originally carried it?
Tune in tomorrow for a very interesting answer! #BirdRinging
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Daeth Alex Hill a Calum Stringer o hyd i'r fodrwy hon – heb aderyn – wrth chwilio am ffosiliau yn ddiweddar ar draeth Larnog, ger Penarth.
Modrwy o'r Ffindir yw hi tua 8mm o led. Ond allwch chi ddyfalu pa rywogaeth o aderyn oedd yn ei chario'n wreiddiol?
Dowch nôl fory am yr ateb! #ModrwyoAdar
Modrwy o'r Ffindir yw hi tua 8mm o led. Ond allwch chi ddyfalu pa rywogaeth o aderyn oedd yn ei chario'n wreiddiol?
Dowch nôl fory am yr ateb! #ModrwyoAdar
January 8, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Daeth Alex Hill a Calum Stringer o hyd i'r fodrwy hon – heb aderyn – wrth chwilio am ffosiliau yn ddiweddar ar draeth Larnog, ger Penarth.
Modrwy o'r Ffindir yw hi tua 8mm o led. Ond allwch chi ddyfalu pa rywogaeth o aderyn oedd yn ei chario'n wreiddiol?
Dowch nôl fory am yr ateb! #ModrwyoAdar
Modrwy o'r Ffindir yw hi tua 8mm o led. Ond allwch chi ddyfalu pa rywogaeth o aderyn oedd yn ei chario'n wreiddiol?
Dowch nôl fory am yr ateb! #ModrwyoAdar
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Our first work party of the year at our Llwyndewi Nature Reserve. This time for the UK’s most threatened resident bird – the Willow Tit. Thank you to all our volunteers and to all those who are helping.
January 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Our first work party of the year at our Llwyndewi Nature Reserve. This time for the UK’s most threatened resident bird – the Willow Tit. Thank you to all our volunteers and to all those who are helping.
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Gweithgor cyntaf y flwyddyn gennym ni yn ein Gwarchodfa Natur yn Llwyndewi. Y tro yma ar gyfer yr aderyn preswyl sy’n wynebu’r bygythiad mwyaf yn y DU - Titw'r Helyg. Diolch i'n holl wirfoddolwyr ni ac i bawb sy'n helpu.
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Gweithgor cyntaf y flwyddyn gennym ni yn ein Gwarchodfa Natur yn Llwyndewi. Y tro yma ar gyfer yr aderyn preswyl sy’n wynebu’r bygythiad mwyaf yn y DU - Titw'r Helyg. Diolch i'n holl wirfoddolwyr ni ac i bawb sy'n helpu.
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It was a beautiful morning for the annual coordinated #GreenSandpiper count on the R Ely today. We had a safe count of 10 birds, with a possible max of 15. That’s one more than Jan 2025 but down on our highest safe count of 15 birds in Jan 2023.
A big thank you to all who took part in the survey 🙏
A big thank you to all who took part in the survey 🙏
January 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
It was a beautiful morning for the annual coordinated #GreenSandpiper count on the R Ely today. We had a safe count of 10 birds, with a possible max of 15. That’s one more than Jan 2025 but down on our highest safe count of 15 birds in Jan 2023.
A big thank you to all who took part in the survey 🙏
A big thank you to all who took part in the survey 🙏
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Roedd e'n fore hyfryd ar gyfer cyfrif blynyddol Pibyddion Gwyrdd ar yr Afon Elai heddiw.
Roedd o leiaf 10 aderyn yno ag uchafswm posibl o 15. Mae hynny un yn fwy nag ym mis Ionawr 2025 ond yn is na'n cyfrif uchaf o 15 aderyn ym mis Ionawr 2023.
Diolch o galon i bawb a gymerodd ran yn yr arolwg 🙏
Roedd o leiaf 10 aderyn yno ag uchafswm posibl o 15. Mae hynny un yn fwy nag ym mis Ionawr 2025 ond yn is na'n cyfrif uchaf o 15 aderyn ym mis Ionawr 2023.
Diolch o galon i bawb a gymerodd ran yn yr arolwg 🙏
January 4, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Roedd e'n fore hyfryd ar gyfer cyfrif blynyddol Pibyddion Gwyrdd ar yr Afon Elai heddiw.
Roedd o leiaf 10 aderyn yno ag uchafswm posibl o 15. Mae hynny un yn fwy nag ym mis Ionawr 2025 ond yn is na'n cyfrif uchaf o 15 aderyn ym mis Ionawr 2023.
Diolch o galon i bawb a gymerodd ran yn yr arolwg 🙏
Roedd o leiaf 10 aderyn yno ag uchafswm posibl o 15. Mae hynny un yn fwy nag ym mis Ionawr 2025 ond yn is na'n cyfrif uchaf o 15 aderyn ym mis Ionawr 2023.
Diolch o galon i bawb a gymerodd ran yn yr arolwg 🙏
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There are lots of lovely BBS squares in East Glamorgan looking for volunteers to take them on in 2026. Go on . . . you know you want to!
Ma nifer o sgwariau BBS ar gael sydd angen gwirfoddolwyr arnynt yn Nwyrain Morgannwg yn 2026. Ewch amdani!
Ma nifer o sgwariau BBS ar gael sydd angen gwirfoddolwyr arnynt yn Nwyrain Morgannwg yn 2026. Ewch amdani!
Happy New Year to you all! Why not make it your New Year’s resolution for 2026 to take on a BBS square near you! You can find out how to take part in the survey and sign up to survey a square here: www.bto.org/get-invo... @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 10:45 AM
There are lots of lovely BBS squares in East Glamorgan looking for volunteers to take them on in 2026. Go on . . . you know you want to!
Ma nifer o sgwariau BBS ar gael sydd angen gwirfoddolwyr arnynt yn Nwyrain Morgannwg yn 2026. Ewch amdani!
Ma nifer o sgwariau BBS ar gael sydd angen gwirfoddolwyr arnynt yn Nwyrain Morgannwg yn 2026. Ewch amdani!
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Government response to JNCC’s advice following the seventh quinquennial review of species protections under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
"we will not be implementing the proposed amendments to the Act as set out in JNCC’s advice"
www.gov.uk/government/p...
"we will not be implementing the proposed amendments to the Act as set out in JNCC’s advice"
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Government response to JNCC’s advice following the seventh quinquennial review of species protections under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
www.gov.uk
December 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Government response to JNCC’s advice following the seventh quinquennial review of species protections under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
"we will not be implementing the proposed amendments to the Act as set out in JNCC’s advice"
www.gov.uk/government/p...
"we will not be implementing the proposed amendments to the Act as set out in JNCC’s advice"
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Last chance to gift a Natur Cymru subscription in time for Christmas! www.natureconservation.wales/looking-for-...
December 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Last chance to gift a Natur Cymru subscription in time for Christmas! www.natureconservation.wales/looking-for-...
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Nadolig Llawen! www.natureconservation.wales/cy/rhowch-da...
December 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Nadolig Llawen! www.natureconservation.wales/cy/rhowch-da...
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I've written up last week's thread on the latest bogus attempt to foment a rural Vs urban culture war which doesn't actually exist.
This time: it's aimed at the BBC.
More detail 👇
open.substack.com/pub/jonmoses...
This time: it's aimed at the BBC.
More detail 👇
open.substack.com/pub/jonmoses...
The 'rural culture war' is a hoax
Say it louder this time, for the journalists at the back
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I've written up last week's thread on the latest bogus attempt to foment a rural Vs urban culture war which doesn't actually exist.
This time: it's aimed at the BBC.
More detail 👇
open.substack.com/pub/jonmoses...
This time: it's aimed at the BBC.
More detail 👇
open.substack.com/pub/jonmoses...
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Interested in birds? We're promoting our '15 month m'ship, for the price of 12' offer. Join now and be a member until the end of March 2027. Potential Christmas present? Visit glamorganbirds.org.uk and click the big "Join" button. Need help? - get in touch with the Memb Sec alanrosney@gmail.com
Glamorgan Bird Club
Enjoying and conserving local bird life.
glamorganbirds.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Interested in birds? We're promoting our '15 month m'ship, for the price of 12' offer. Join now and be a member until the end of March 2027. Potential Christmas present? Visit glamorganbirds.org.uk and click the big "Join" button. Need help? - get in touch with the Memb Sec alanrosney@gmail.com
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UK govt war on bats and newts, part 328
Small building developments will no longer need to worry too much about the damage they cause to nature
Or as London Wildlife Trusts say "We’ve got a flatlining economy, I know what’s to blame: hedgehogs"
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Small building developments will no longer need to worry too much about the damage they cause to nature
Or as London Wildlife Trusts say "We’ve got a flatlining economy, I know what’s to blame: hedgehogs"
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Labour weakens nature protections in push for building boom
Rachel Reeves says changes to biodiversity rules will lift block on new housing but conservationists accuse government making wildlife a scapegoat for failure
www.thetimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
UK govt war on bats and newts, part 328
Small building developments will no longer need to worry too much about the damage they cause to nature
Or as London Wildlife Trusts say "We’ve got a flatlining economy, I know what’s to blame: hedgehogs"
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Small building developments will no longer need to worry too much about the damage they cause to nature
Or as London Wildlife Trusts say "We’ve got a flatlining economy, I know what’s to blame: hedgehogs"
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
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At Pentrefelin in North Wales, Huw Foulkes is transforming his farm with planned grazing and 60-90 days’ rest per paddock.
The result: healthier soils, more grass, lower feed and fertiliser costs, and cows fed on grass 365 days a year.
Could it work on your farm?
https://tinyurl.com/mrxmxysc
The result: healthier soils, more grass, lower feed and fertiliser costs, and cows fed on grass 365 days a year.
Could it work on your farm?
https://tinyurl.com/mrxmxysc
December 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
At Pentrefelin in North Wales, Huw Foulkes is transforming his farm with planned grazing and 60-90 days’ rest per paddock.
The result: healthier soils, more grass, lower feed and fertiliser costs, and cows fed on grass 365 days a year.
Could it work on your farm?
https://tinyurl.com/mrxmxysc
The result: healthier soils, more grass, lower feed and fertiliser costs, and cows fed on grass 365 days a year.
Could it work on your farm?
https://tinyurl.com/mrxmxysc