Field buffer strips with no applications of fertilisers or sprays. A RSPB survey was carried out in 2009. Littleton is a monitor farm. Habitats are being created to encourage these target birds. Trees and shrubs have been planted under the Farm Woodland Grant Scheme.

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Wildlife at Littleton

Field buffer strips with no applications of fertilisers or sprays.

• A RSPB survey was carried out in 2009.  Littleton is a monitor farm.
• Habitats are being created to encourage these target birds.
• Trees and shrubs have been planted under the Farm Woodland Grant Scheme.

See The RSPB Recommendations we have been given to further improve our wildlife habitat >>

RSPB nature of farming award 2013

Bird Surveys

• Click to view the bird survey for Townhead Farm
• Click to view the bird survey for Drumwall Farm
• Click to view the bird survey for Standingtone Farm
• Click to view the bird survey for Littleton Farm
• Click to view the bird report for Littleton Farm

Energy use at Littleton

• An energy audit completed 2009 by The Energy Savings Trust.
• After the review some major structural changes will take place.
• Timers and thermostats used to minimise use of electricity.
• Organic cow manure reduces the usage of synthetic fertilisers.
• Energy efficient light bulbs on photocell switches.
• On the new milking parlour there is vacuum on demand milk pumps, heat exchangers and ice builders.
• This technology will be used to reduce our carbon footprint.

To see our Carbon Footprint Report click here...

Cropping at Littleton

• Soil tests every year are used for a nutrient management plan to avoid excess nutrient build-up.
• No excess phosphorous added to the ration.
• Nutrient application based on pH, K and N only.
• Fields are all located in close proximity to the clamps thus reducing travel times and ultimately diesel usage.

Water use at Littleton

• Clean water is collected from the roofs and is used for milk cooling and then used to wash down yards, so water is used twice.
• Water is pumped from the burn and used for the cow’s drinking water.
• Water usage is 20 gallons/cow/day considerable less than the standard 30 gallons/cow/day.
• Weekly and daily water leak inspection.

Waste Management at Littleton

• A waste management plan completed 2009.
• Contractor monitors slurry application rates.
• 6 months storage capacity so that no application is necessary on frozen ground.
• Packaging is recycled back to the suppliers wherever possible.
• Reuse silage sheets whenever possible.  The rest go to Solway Recycling.
• Tote bags and IBC are used to increase recycling.
• Waste by-products from human food and fibre production are used as feed products.
• All metal is recycled.
• Slurry Tower constructed April 2010

Positive impacts of Littleton

• Littleton employs 10 full time employees, enabling local people to work and live in the Fleet Valley.
• Littleton is 4 miles from Gatehouse of Fleet which has local schools and amenities all supported by these families.
• Littleton uses many local businesses including Plumbers, Builders, Joiners, Electrician, Blacksmiths, Veterinary care and Livestock Sundries.
• Littleton produces quality and healthy food products.