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Food Animal Initiative (FAI) was set up by farmers in 1998 in recognition of the fact that commercially robust alternative systems - that significantly raise animal welfare standards, tackle environmental concerns and address issues of human health - can and do exist.
The objectives of FAI are
FAI took over the tenancy of the Oxford University Farm at Wytham in September 2001. Its 1250 acres (506 ha) are bordered by the famous Wytham Woods and the River Thames. About 250 acres was arable land and is now converted to organic pasture producing feed for the animals; the rest is extensive organic grassland managed under the Upper Thames Tributaries Environmentally Sensitive Area Scheme and Countryside Stewardship.
The farm is home to 5,000 free range table birds, a flock of 1,000 sheep, a 120-cow suckler herd and a developmental pig unit.
For further information email us at enquiries@faifarms.co.uk
The objectives of FAI are
- To develop sustainable farm systems that provide discernable benefits to animal welfare, the environment and human health.
- To demonstrate the success of these systems through practical and commercial application.
- To breed animals that are fit for their environment.
- To supply knowledge to commercial farmers and other interested parties.
FAI took over the tenancy of the Oxford University Farm at Wytham in September 2001. Its 1250 acres (506 ha) are bordered by the famous Wytham Woods and the River Thames. About 250 acres was arable land and is now converted to organic pasture producing feed for the animals; the rest is extensive organic grassland managed under the Upper Thames Tributaries Environmentally Sensitive Area Scheme and Countryside Stewardship.
The farm is home to 5,000 free range table birds, a flock of 1,000 sheep, a 120-cow suckler herd and a developmental pig unit.
For further information email us at enquiries@faifarms.co.uk
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Planning Presentation
THURSDAY 29th JULY - FAI have invited the residents of Wytham village to an informal evening event starting at 7.30pm to view plans for the proposed upgrade to FAI’s Education Centre. Any members of the public who are interested in seeing the proposed plans are welcome to attend.
THURSDAY 29th JULY - FAI have invited the residents of Wytham village to an informal evening event starting at 7.30pm to view plans for the proposed upgrade to FAI’s Education Centre. Any members of the public who are interested in seeing the proposed plans are welcome to attend.
