Fir Farm Holdings Ltd

Both Sussex and Red Poll cattle graze the land at Fir Farm which is managed organically to Soil Association standards. These native breeds are well adapted to extensive pasture based grazing systems producing fine textured beef with excellent marbling well suited to long dry aging. The end result is high quality meat with superb flavour and texture.

As well as producing beef, the Red Poll cows are milked in an ultra low input forage only dairy system selling through vending machines.

We believe that livestock form an essential part of a sustainable farming system, allowing us to build soil carbon and maintain soil fertility without artificial fertilisers. Livestock provide a source of nutrient rich food from diverse pastureland that is home to an abundance of wildlife. We raise pasture fed beef cattle and sheep, as well as free-range pigs and poultry fed on home grown, organic feed. We grow heritage wheat, rye and barley for human consumption which provide straw bedding and feed for our livestock. We choose native breeds of livestock that naturally adapt to their local environment and growing conditions. This helps us to manage the land in a sensitive and environmentally appropriate way, generating increased diversity and, of course, providing better quality meat as a result.

The health of our animals is paramount; they are all fed on a varied and natural diet, we do not use any routine medications and they are allowed to practice their natural behaviour. We practice mob grazing, a system which mimics the natural movement of grazing livestock.

The animals thrive on diverse pasture, allowing them to self-medicate, choosing certain plants to maintain their overall health. These grazing techniques benefit the pastures and allow us to harvest the finest quality meat.

Contact Details

Address: Fir Farm Holdings Ltd, Rectory Farm, Mill Lane, Lower Swell, Gloucestershire, GL54 1LH England

Telephone: 01451 608900

Email: philgordon-jones@firfarm.co.uk

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