At Lower Roundhurst Farm we believe that the quality of life of our animals has a great bearing on the quality of the meat produced.

We rear our animals naturally and with great concern for their welfare. The Soil Association defines health in animals as “a positive physical and mental state” satisfying “all the animals’ needs, including behavioural needs, not just the avoidance of cruelty”.

Organic farming produces livestock that are robust and able to resist disease – it’s better for them and better for us.

At the heart of our philosophy is our desire to enhance and work with natural biological cycles. We aim for co-existence with rather than dominance over nature.
Our cattle are left to graze on clover rich pastures for as long as possible each year keeping their young with them for at least 10 months and have more room per head than non-organic livestock. Our lambs and pigs also stay in family groups and are returned to the fields or woods as soon as possible after birth, living a life as nature intended. This creates less stress making them stronger, healthier, and less prone to disease and injury. No chemicals are used on our farm and the routine use of antibiotics is prohibited, making life safer for our animals and for us.

Organic farming is recognised by the UK government as better for the environment causing lower levels of pollution and improving soil fertility with natural organic matter. Wildlife is no longer poisoned and a balanced population of bees, butterflies, birds and wild animals is encouraged.

By farming organically at Lower Roundhurst Farm we produce beautiful, well cared for, healthy animals in a beautiful, unspoilt, healthy environment.
Come and see for yourself or find out more about organic farming by visiting the Soil Association’s website, see our links page.