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SUMMARY:FFN - Alpaca Farming and Biodiversity - Thinking Diversity of Species as well as Income Streams
DESCRIPTION:Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk \nJuly 6 – Alpaca Farming and Biodiversity – Thinking Diversity of Species as well as Income Streams \nThe Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for our Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. \nAndrew Chilton manages 2 farms in Co Roscommon alongside his family. The first farm is 6 ha of marginal land and is certified organic. An advocate for diversity on farms\, there is a mix of animals kept on this farm including a small herd of Dexters and at different times there are pigs\, goats\, sheep and chickens. They grow vegetables for the home and there is an apple and plum orchard on the farm as well. Andrew has trialled different methods of agroforestry on this land including planting field corners and nature corridors\, and block planting. He plants between 50-100 trees on the land every year. Andrew has dug 2 ponds on the land which has attracted many insects and birds to the land – “There is tremendous birdlife on the land\, we have counted over 30 different bird species on the farm.” \nThe second farm borders Lough Key and is surrounded by woodland. A herd of 52 alpacas are kept on this farm and Andrew produces alpaca fleece which is processed in the UK and the finished pillow and duvet products are sold directly from the farm. They also run farm tours and alpaca trekking. All of the animals are on a rotational grazing system and overwinter outdoors. Andrew has been increasing the diversity of grass species in the pasture in recent years. There is also an apiary on the farm and honey is sold commercially. \nAndrew works with Social Farming Ireland and teaches the NOTS Organic Production Principles Course. He is also a farm advisor/planner. \nSaturday\, July 6 at 2pm \nTickets are €10.  Places are limited. Book tickets here  \nThese events have been jointly supported by the Department of Agriculture\, Food and the Marine and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. \n 
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/alpaca-farming-and-biodiversity-thinking-diversity-of-species-as-well-as-income-streams/
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