Alongside nine project partners, Wynnstay is pleased to be involved in the Innovate UK project ‘Dancing with daffodils’, which focuses on cultivating and processing daffodils.
Research is being undertaken to identify the potential of the incorporation of a compound found in daffodils into ruminant diets to reduce methane emissions and improve protein utilisation.
In season three, episode six of the Wynnstay Agri-Hub Podcast Alison Bond, Technical Services Manager at Rumenco and Andrew Evans, first-generation dairy farmer and Group Sustainability, Innovation and Food Supply Chain Director at Wynnstay, tell us more about the project and what it means for the industry.
The Sustainable Agriculture Award, which honours farmers that go above and above for the environment and their local community, is being sponsored by Wynnstay and NFU Cymru.
We are proudly sponsoring this award which recognises the exceptional contribution Welsh farming firms make to the country's economy, ecology, social life, and cultural heritage.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight directly into electricity. By connecting to a farm’s electrical system, the energy produced using solar PV can be used to meet power demands including lighting and electrical farm equipment. Any surplus energy generated by the system can exported to the National Grid for payment. Alternatively, the system can be installed with a battery component, allowing excess power to be stored and used later, for example to support night-time operations.
Thinking of installing solar on your farm? While the benefits of a solar installation are plain to see for any agricultural business, there are some key considerations for anyone eager to progress with such a project.
The first step for any agricultural business seeking to undertake a commercial scale solar project is to contact a Solar Energy UK-registered installer, such as Caplor Energy, with an idea of what you’d like your project to achieve. The installer will work with you to understand your objectives, property assets and current and future energy usage levels to provide an initial determination of the feasibility of your project. Once this is done, a detailed assessment will take place including a site survey, energy and financial modelling and any planning and grid connection permission requirements.
The United Kingdom’s commercial solar power sector saw record growth in 2021, making it an incredible economic success story. In 2022 we are seeing record increases in energy prices and this is also prompting many business to explore ways in which to significantly reduce energy bills. Commercial solar panel systems, including agricultural solar, has a key role in the UK’s achievement of net zero by 2050.
Our sustainability partner Caplor will be attending this year’s Low Carbon Agriculture Show. The show is a fantastic opportunity to discover some of the latest innovations in sustainability within agriculture. You can expect to see the latest developments in low emission farm vehicles, low carbon practices and more. For Wynnstay customers attending the show, the Caplor team will be on hand to help you calculate the savings you could be making on-farm by changing to one of their renewable energy options.
Wynnstay Group, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of agricultural products and services, is turning to LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) to help support its net zero ambitions.
We believe the use of certified sustainable soya in animal feed is the most appropriate option to minimise negative impacts on the environment now, while allowing time for sustainable supply chains for alternative protein sources to develop.
