TIR GOFAL

Tir Gofal is the all-Wales agri-environment scheme delivered on behalf of the Welsh Assembly by the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW). At Cannon Farm we have opted to provide educational access as part of our contribution to the scheme and have put together a number of packages tailored to different age groups. Please use the links below to find the package suitable for your needs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

PRIMARY SCHOOL

SECONDARY SCHOOL

FURTHER EDUCATION

OPEN FARM VISITS

Cannon Farm was one of the first farms to sign up with Tir Gofal and entered the scheme in August 2000. Since then the farm has undergone a programme of capital works and habitat management to conserve and improve the biodiversity of the farm. The work has included hedge planting, fencing, dry stone walling and creating streamside corridors to help water voles and otters. Some of the Welsh Black cattle are now wintered indoors, saving sensitive heath and marshlands from damage. Furthermore, improved grassland has been converted back to semi-improved grassland and the number of sheep has been reduced to help the grazing.

Wherever possible we have used local suppliers and contractors.

Cannon Farm won the coveted producer of the year award at the Soil Association/You Magazine Organic Food Awards 2001 thus proving that it is possible to produce the best products whilst farming in an environmentally sensitive manner.

 

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