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Farming Sustainability

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-  All stock will be individually identified and registered using electronic tagging that will enable us to follow the animal during all stages of its life cycle

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-  Feedstuffs bought off the farm will be fully traceable, where possible

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§Land use is optimised. Areas that are unsuitable for crops will be used for grazing using good pasture management

Sustainability
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Winnidad Agriculture is committed to implementing best practice sustainable farming methods. We have adopted and implemented a Sustainability Policy and conduct regular reviews of the policy to ensure compliance and currency. An overview of our sustainability policy is set out below: 

Farming Sustainability​

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  • All cattle are individually identified and registered using electronic tagging that enables us to follow the animal during all stages of its life cycle

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  • Feedstuff bought off the farm is fully traceable, where possible

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  • Land use is optimised. Using good pasture management, areas that are unsuitable for crops will be used for grazing​

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  • Animal disease risks are minimised and appropriately managed ​

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  • Animal welfare is given priority and focus. We have adopted and implemented a best practice Animal Welfare Charter

Economic Sustainability

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  • The business is benchmarked by an independent advisory company annually, with the KPIs measured against our own previous performance and the rest of the industry

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  • Cost of production is quantified and managed to ensure the business is economically viable

Social Sustainability

 

  • The health and safety of our workers is a key priority. We have adopted and implemented an OH&S Policy and hold regular meetings to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and third parties visiting the farm 

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  • Employees are given the opportunity for training and advancement

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  • We focus on supporting the community and prioritise using local suppliers wherever possible

Environmental Sustainability

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  • Good biological and soil health is maintained​

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  • 3% of our annual net profit is re-invested back into tree planting and wetland regeneration

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  • We have appointed a dedicated "sustainability manager"

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  • 13 wind turbines have been constructed at Winnidad Pastoral (operated by Acciona Energy)

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