Greystone House Farm
The farm is 119 hectares of organic land producing beef, lamb and Saddleback pigs. Cereals are grown to feed the livestock. Several breeds of cattle are kept including Herefords, Aberdeen Angus, Belgium Blue Cross and Limousin.
Our sheep flock consists of Suffolk cross ewes (out of a North England Mule) Mule ewes and some Texel ewes, these are put to a Suffolk or Texel Ram. A North England Mule Ewe is a cross between a Swaledale ewe and a Blue faced Leicester Ram. They are an excellent breed and suit our lowland farm.
The Countryside Stewardship Scheme
This encourages farmers to improve the countryside and protect natural habitats. On our farm we have created wildlife strips and ponds, planted trees and hedgerows and created new footpaths. Most importantly visitors have access to the farm to see how the food is produced. Group visits can be arranged and we open at lambing time to the public.
Organic Farming
Our farm is registered with the Soil Association who set the standards
by which we farm. We do not use herbicides or pesticides and use
only farm yard manure which has been composted as fertiliser.
Animal welfare standards are high and routine use of medicines are
not allowed. This traditional approach to farming aims to prevent
disease by promoting health.
Greystone Equestrian
Our small friendly Livery Yard is run by Tom Dawson and Helen Reay (BHSAI Registered). We offer full livery at a realistic cost in spacious boxes and have ample turnout in well maintained paddocks. Schooling, private riding lessons (on your own horse), learn to lunge, stable management tuition and a clipping service are offered by Helen. Some limited Holiday Livery is available. Pony care afternoons for children 7+ are available during school holidays. Telephone Helen on 07821 675028 for further information
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