Gethin runs a 58Ha suckler beef, sheep and cereal farm near Abergele on the North Wales coast. After becoming disillusioned with high-input, chemical methods of farming, he decided to implement a more nature-friendly approach that also benefits the environment and financial sustainability of the business. Previously, the only crop grown was ryegrass leys, with a considerable amount of artificial fertiliser being used. Now, forage production is based on red and white clover and herbal leys. Also, 6ha of unsprayed spring oats are grown every year, with the overwintered stubble providing habitat and food for large numbers of seed-eating farmland birds. Over the past 15 years, hedgerows have been coppiced and restored, and 1.5km of new hedgerows has been planted as part of the Tir Gofal and Glastir agri-environment schemes. It's a win-win-win situation - the farm is now more productive, self-sufficient, profitable, and environmentally sustainable, and it gives me a lot more satisfaction and enjoyment seeing the farm come alive with nature.