RANGER: Wood Farm - aiming for a carbon neutral free range egg
Humphrey Feeds and Pullets, and Poultry Specialist David Hope, were featured in a seven page article in the January edition of Ranger magazine.
The article describes how Charles and Jo Mear of Wood Farm have been focusing on sustainability - including circular farming, solar panels and anaerobic digestion - since buying the 1,000 acre farm from Charles’ father in 2012.
In the article Charles states how pleased he is with the quality of the eggs his hens are producing and how he works closely with Humphrey Feeds and Pullets Poultry Specialist, David Hope, to achieve the best possible gut health and quality.
View the article here
Key areas covered are:
Starting a joint venture with Yorkshire Farmhouse Eggs to produce and supply eggs to three major retailers
The process of circular farming which includes transforming methane production into renewable energy and producing natural fertilizer from the output to complete the full circle
Re-investing into antibiotic free poultry feed to support gut health and bird performance.
Charles’s passion for breeding racehorses and building biodiversity
Setting up bird housing with a mix of pastures and established woodlands to provide a free range environment
How Wood farm is continually looking at ways to improve sustainability to achieve a carbon neutral free range egg
To read the article in full please click the link below.
If you would like to find out more about Humphrey Feeds and Pullets and how we can help you optimise the laying performance of your flock please call 01962 764 555 or email.