39: James Gilmartin, Mixed Stock Farmer, Leitrim: My land's natural carrying capacity

Farming for Nature
05/12/2023 28 min Episodio 39
39: James Gilmartin, Mixed Stock Farmer, Leitrim: My land's natural carrying capacity

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James Gilmartin is a 7th generation mixed farmer. He keeps a suckler herd and a small herd of Dexters, as well as a small flock of sheep. Part of his farm is commonage and a very important High Nature Value habitat for various species, including the endangered Marsh Fritillary butterfly. 





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