In a sense this is a case of “horses for courses”. With the Common Agricultural Policy reform there are unprecedented cases in England of livestock having to be brought in to manage specific habitats such as ASSIs and SACs. This is not yet such a problem in N.Ireland. There is a need however to manage many such precious habitats here and to apply the correct type of animal and pressure to prevent scrub encroachment. This habitat management benefits either flora or fauna or both, generally through the use of native or traditional livestock. Research ion lamb is beginning to recognise the benefits in vitamin E, Omega 3 fatty acids, shelf-life and taste, that are resulting from these species rich grasses, heathers and salt marshes. We believe there is a story here that should go from plant to plate. FWAG have been assisting in the direction of one such group and welcome any interested parties.

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