The Bug Farm

The Bug Farm or Dr Beynon's Bug Farm is a multipurpose farm and research centre near St Davids, in Pembrokeshire, Wales, run by Dr Sarah Beynon, an entomologist and farmer on her former family farm.[1]

The farm aims to look into nature recovery and sustainable farming practices,[2] and in particular the use of bugs within agriculture including as a form of sustenance. The farm also has publicly accessible venues such as a museum, art gallery, garden, bug zoo, and the Grub Kitchen with chef Andy Holcroft which serves insect based dishes.[3] These include recreations of popular dishes such as burgers as well as insects which remain in an identifiable state.[4] Both Beynon and Holcroft featured in the 2017 BBC documentary "The Bug Grub Couple".[5]

Insects for consumption are sourced from Canada and the Netherlands which have legal guidelines for insect farming practices which the United Kingdom lacks.[6]

During 2025–26 the farm is running a National Lottery Heritage Fund Nature Networks Fund project to connect up wildlife habitats across the St Davids peninsula and reduce the impact of dog spot-ons and livestock wormers on local Pembrokeshire soils and waters.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Why St Davids is Wales' rising eco star". The Independent. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  2. ^ "Buzzing about bugs in Pembrokeshire". Welsh Government. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  3. ^ Walker, Kerry (2024-11-13). "Why Pembrokeshire's coves and coastal hikes make it the best weekend break in Wales". Travel. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  4. ^ "Paying a visit to Britain's first insect-only restaurant". The Independent. 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  5. ^ "Insects could be the sustainable food of the future". www.bbc.co.uk. 2017-07-31. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  6. ^ Lipscombe-Southwell, Alice (2015-11-09). "Grub's up at the UK's first insect restaurant". BBC Science Focus Magazine. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  7. ^ "Dr Beynon's Bug Farm offering free entry this December". Western Telegraph. 2025-12-12. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-12-16.

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