Farming in the Falkland Islands is in balance with nature. Natural processes govern the livestock production system and grazing has minimal impact on the environment. The Falklands enjoy a cool maritime climate and are geographically isolated from heavily industrialised commercial centres. Falkland Island farming practices follow sound soil, water and energy conservation practices and value environmental quality.
The disease free status of the Falkland Islands is protected by robust importation protocols. Food safety is paramount. Falkland Island sheep are grown without the use of hormonal growth promotants or insecticides. Indeed, very few sheep in the islands even need to be treated for internal parasites.
Livestock transport systems in the Falkland Islands deliver sheep from the farm to the abattoir with a minimum of fuss and disturbance. Sheep do not spend lengthy periods away from “home” in noisy sale yards or in the hands of middlemen. The EU accredited Sand Bay abattoir is focussed on producing high quality meat for the local and international market. Environmental considerations are at the heart of the design of the facility in terms of energy use, materials used, cleaning and hygiene.
Falkland Island farms are typically family owned and operated businesses. The small, tightly knit farming community is passionate about their way of life and the products they produce. Fishing, agriculture and tourism are the backbone of the Falkland Islands economy. Agriculture is the main form of land use across the Falkland Islands. There are no alternative land uses placing pressure on the agricultural sector to achieve efficiencies and economies of scale.
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Farming in the Falkland Islands is in balance with nature. Natural processes govern the livestock production system and grazing has minimal impact on the environment. The Falklands enjoy a cool maritime climate and are geographically isolated from heavily industrialised commercial centres. Falkland Island farming practices follow sound soil, water and energy conservation practices and value environmental quality.
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The disease free status of the Falkland Islands is protected by robust importation protocols. Food safety is paramount. Falkland Island sheep are grown without the use of hormonal growth promotants or insecticides. Indeed, very few sheep in the islands even need to be treated for internal parasites.
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Livestock transport systems in the Falkland Islands deliver sheep from the farm to the abattoir with a minimum of fuss and disturbance. Sheep do not spend lengthy periods away from “home” in noisy sale yards or in the hands of middlemen. The EU accredited Sand Bay abattoir is focussed on producing high quality meat for the local and international market. Environmental considerations are at the heart of the design of the facility in terms of energy use, materials used, cleaning and hygiene.
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Falkland Island farms are typically family owned and operated businesses. The small, tightly knit farming community is passionate about their way of life and the products they produce. Fishing, agriculture and tourism are the backbone of the Falkland Islands economy. Agriculture is the main form of land use across the Falkland Islands. There are no alternative land uses placing pressure on the agricultural sector to achieve efficiencies and economies of scale.
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