Through his work as an agricultural contractor Liam focuses on using the most efficient ways to spread slurry using a trailing shoe on his slurry tanker yielding strong results both economically and from a low emissions point of view. Liam operates a paddock rotation grazing system on the farm and any paddocks that get too strong from grazing are cut and bailed. Liam has been researching red clover and red clover silage and reseeded fields have resulted in a higher protein content silage for younger stock throughout the winter. Liam’s goal is to grow as much grass as sustainabily as possible.

Our farm is in the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) for the past 5 years, so we are required to complete a nutrient management plan and frequently take soil samples. We also undertake environmental protection measures such as planting wild bird cover and establishing bird and bat boxes. Our farm has a wide selection of wildlife including pheasants, buzzards and many small native birds. We are very proud of our riparian zone on the farm, which is an area that provides a critical habitat for insects, amphibians and other wildlife. During high flows, such as spring run-off, riparian areas store water, releasing it to the stream during low flow periods. Riparian areas absorb and dissipate water energy during floods and other high-water situations.

“Like all dry stock farmers there is often some concern about the long-term income or its stability, but for now the farm has developed nicely and is producing well”

When not working I enjoy swimming with my family, my wife Bernadette and 5-year-old daughter Sibeal. We’re lucky to be so close to the sea, so we get out into the water as often as we can. 

“Going down the fields near the river to see the Hereford cattle all relaxing especially in the evening time or early in the morning when checking the animals with the early morning sun shining on their backs, is hugely satisfying.”