Boscarnon Farm
Boscarnon Farm www.GrassFedBeef.co.uk
Pedigree Red Ruby Devon cattle raised and grazed on Cornish Heathland and Coastal Pastures.
Higher Level Stewardship Conservation Graziers
On farm butchery
Suppliers of finest grass fed beef to local restaurants, farmers markets and beef box scheme
The animals
- Pedigree Native Breed Red Ruby Devon famous for its docile nature and natural beef marbling
- Slow reared, Happy animals able to freely roam the coastal grass, heath and woodland foraging for nutritional herbs and fodder
- Beautiful dark red hides can be seen grazing on the heathland above Coverack
- Dual purpose in their role in managing the environment to maintain the precious habitat and providing delicious meat that is highly regarded by all who taste it
- Born and raised entirely on the farm
- Quality of fodder, slow growing native animals, happy life respectful end gives the best meat
- Red Ruby Devons are easy to keep cattle, with fantastic temperaments and we often sell highly regarded pedigree breeding stock to be stewards of the countryside elsewhere
The Environment
- Coastal Heathland, Semi-Natural Woodland, Old pastures, Standing Stones and ancient field systems
- Free to graze amongst the wild grasses and natural herbs and flowers, and forage in the woodland
- Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Farmers within the Lizard National Nature Reserve and the Lizard Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- The herd is integral to the management of our precious habitat for insects, birds and wild flowers, and also contribute to the ethos of the local environment.
- On the coastal footpath from Coverack towards Lowland Point grazes a herd of pedigree Red Ruby Devon Cattle
- Lovely circular Coastal footpath route from Coverack crosses our farm; start at North corner, across our Heathland, continuing up to the steps at Dean Quarry, then come back to Boscarnon via Trevalsoe and head down into Coverack again, through our herd of happily grazing cows.
The Beef
- Supply beef to individuals, local restaurants and Local Farmers Markets, Anns Pasties, Trengilly Wartha and Greenhouse Restaurant
- Sell meat directly to the end user, via website (www.grassfedbeef.co.uk) and at the local farmers markets; we can also arrange local delivery or pick-up straight from the farm or from various locations around Helston and Falmouth
- Butchered in brand new facility on the farm
- Dry aged on the bone for at least 28 days with Himalayan Rock Salt in temperature and humidity controlled environment
- Nose to tail, as well as the amazing meat that comes from our animals, their hides get sent to Italy to be tanned, the offal used for raw dog food, fat rendered for dripping, and healthy gelatinous broth is made from the bones
- Our 100% Beef Burgers have been a huge success on BBQs this summer and at the Beach cafes at Kennack Sand and Porthkerris
- All beef that isn’t a special order gets vacuum packed and blast frozen to maintain the integrity of the product
- Will once again be supplying our delicious Bresolas for the Christmas Market, a traditionally cured, thinly sliced cold beef
- Can supply beef in all types of cuts and offer a mail order mixed beef boxes as one off sales (makes a lovely gift for meat lover) or regular orders
- Tender succulent and flavoursome beef
Overview
Boscarnon Farm, located in the heathland above Coverack is owned and farmed by Andy and Emma Tylor. They took over the reins of the farm over 10 years ago, starting out with the purchase of a small family group of pedigree red ruby devon cows and youngsters from a retiring farmer. With the addition of James Williams (Devon Cattle Breed Society Chairman) super bull ‘The Brigadier’ the herd soon grew to the size it is today.
The cattle graze cliffs and ancient fields overlooking Coverack Bay for most of the year, only going to a shed and ‘out paddock?’ for the wettest winter months. Here they continue to eat grass in its haylage/silage form.
Careful selection of breeding qualities is paying off today as an on farm butchery unit has now been added to the enterprise and the animals provide the meat they sell. The cattle only need to leave the farm once, either for slaughter and return to the butchery, or to be sold as young bulls and heifers for breeding. As much of the animal is used as possible, even including turning some of the best skins into wonderful rugs, which are for sale when available.
Alongside the farm they also run their agricultural contracting business specialising in stock fencing and handling systems in conservation areas. They have an interest in sustainable farming practices particularly in relation to conservation of habitats and soils. Although the farm is not certified organic, they certainly farm organically, only using manure, seaweed and sea minerals on the land. The cattle obtain their nutrition and minerals from the variety of forage within the habitats they graze and also have access to Himalayan rock salt and dried seaweed in the winter. Consequently the cattle have beautifully dark red shiny coats which get sent to Italy for tanning and come back as wonderful rugs which can also be purchased when available
Finished Bullock
Happy Boy
Contact Details
Address: The Farmhouse, Boscarnon, St Keverne, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6NU England
Telephone: 01326 280 188
Mobile: 07967 899769
Email: info@grassfedbeef.co.uk