fipl sheep vineyards

Grazing between the vines A & N Bullen

Nick Bullen applied for ยฃ1,359.21 toย purchaseย grazing infrastructure to allow him, in collaboration withย Denbiesย Wine Estate, to graze between the vines after harvest.ย ย 

The benefits of grazing sheep between the vines are:ย ย 

  • Natural weed controlย 
  • Fertilisationย ย 
  • Aerating soilย ย 
  • Reducing vineyardโ€™s carbon footprintย 

The project also included the purchase of signs to ensure the public keep their dogs on leads around the livestock and to make them aware of where the sheep are grazing.ย ย 

Total grant awarded:ย  ยฃ1,359.21ย 
Total cost of project:ย  ยฃ2,878.02ย 
Project start date:ย  16/06/2025ย 
Project end date:ย  30/11/2025ย