Essential Information & Helpful Guides

Land Management and Biodiversity

Spring in the Meadows – Molehill bashing!

Mole Hills – how to manage them and make use of them.

Land Management and Biodiversity

Meadow Management and Hay Making Overview

Overview of the annual cycle of meadow management at Dyfed Permaculture Farm (PDF)

Land Management and Biodiversity

Waxcaps and Grassland Fungi

Waxcaps are the most visible and distinctive members of the grassland fungi community. Often brightly colored and with a waxy or slimy texture, they have a strong association with old, undisturbed and nutrient poor grasslands. Examples include old pastures and

Land Management and Biodiversity

Giving part of the meadow the Chelsea Chop

We start cutting our wildflower meadows early in the year, from the end of May. Read why we think a progressive approach to meadow management is valuable.

Instructional, Land Management and Biodiversity

Using Hay Racks in Hay Making

Here is a guide to how we stack our hay racks. Racks are used to save hay from bad weather when is not yet dry enough to bring into a barn. The design of the rack allows the hay to

Land Management and Biodiversity

Hand Hay Making at Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust – Rediscovering the Traditional

We practice what we call progressive hay making on the meadows of Dyfed Permaculture Farm. Here’s a guide to how it works.