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    Epansion of a Fallow Deer Farm

    Summary

    Inspired by the historical heritage of the region, this project focused on enhancing a fallow deer farm run by a young farmer. The main interventions included the purchase of new animals and creation of new facilities for their breeding.

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    Background

    The beneficiary has a holding with an area of 11 ha where he farms fallow deer, mainly for meat as in general happens in Poland as well as in the rest of Europe. These animals have small habitat needs, are in general immune to diseases and adjusted to live on natural meadows. These aspects were important for the realisation of the project, since the natural conditions in the region are difficult for other sorts of farming. The beneficiary was inspired in the realisation of the project by a historical tradition of breading fallow deer in the region.

    Objective

    The main objective of the project was the expansion of the fallow deer farm, enhancing farm facilities and improving genetic features of animals.

    Main activities

    The breeder bought 14 pregnant does and 1 buck. Additionally, a so-called catching pen was build, offering facility where indvidual animals can be caught into, as well as a fence around grazing fields (separated areas where fallow deer graze).

    Results & Benefits

    The new stock has greatly contributed to enhance the genetic diversity of the herd, thus strenghtening its resistance to diseases and improving the overall condition. This improvement has allowed for more efficient production and better quality. The newly-built facilities have resulted in a more efficient farming enterprise.

    Lessons learnt

    The adaptation of the farming practises to the general agronomic conditions is necessary for a farm to be efficient and sustainable. Likewise the investment proposed should be carefully planned to address the specific needs arising from both the area where farming is taking place but also the kind of farming itself.

    Project location and other information

    Krzepice in the Kłobuck county, Slaskie region.

    Region

    Śląskie

    RDP Territory

    Poland

    Total project cost (€)

    12 500

    EAFRD contribution (€)

    9 375

    Private contribution (€)

    3 125

    Contact name

    Hodowla Danieli w Krzepicach

    Telephone

    +48 608747614

    Languages for contact

    Polish

    At a glance

    Country

    Poland

    Final beneficiary type

    Individual farmers

    Budget range

    < €20 000

    Start date:

    15/06/2007

    End Date:

    15/06/2012

    Theme / Measure:

    • Competitiveness of Agriculture & Forestry
    • Promoting knowledge and improving human potential
    • 112. Setting up of young farmers

    Keywords:

    Infrastructure, Land use, Diversity, Meat, Young farmers

    Last update

    14/11/2012