New permissive access, including a length of bridleway, gives members of the public the chance to enjoy what is being done for the environment. Recent and current concerns From June 1986 to February 1994 the farm was operating under restrictions imposed following the nuclear accident at Chernobyl in Russia. Before any sheep could be sold they were scanned by MAFF officials to determine the level of caesium in their bodies. Fortunately, none were found with high readings. BSE has affected the price of cattle sold, though fortunately no animals have been directly affected.
Vets inspect the farm.
They look at a wide variety of features including feed storage, handling facilities, the medicine store, farm records and animal welfare. A recent increase in the fox population is causing some worries. A Larsen trap has been purchased to reduce the magpie population. Wool prices are very low. Some farmers are having to pay the shearers more than the fleeces are worth.