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Smèlyne Farm

Smèlyne Farm

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Justina and Laurynas Kaučikai, Smėlyne farm 

Country

Lithuania

Biogeographical Region

Boreal

Region

Šiauliai municipality district

Landscape/ Eco system type / protected area

Grasslands and wetlands in a hilly landscape and a river valley. The whole area is part of Kurtuvėnai Regional Park, partly in the Natura 2000 network.

Agriculture Use

  • 60 ha of pastures, partly wetlands
  • Mainly cattle farming
  • In total, 75 cattle, including calves, of which 30 are Angus cattle, 2 Dexter, 2 Lithuanian light grey cattle. The remaining are mixed breeds between the mentioned cattle