Why is our beef the best?

Name: Hayes Meadow
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Regenerative & Organic Beef Farms like ours work diligently to plan and maintain a holistic system that's not only sustainable but revitalises fragile grasslands that are vital to the health of the planet. Our animals are raised similarly to how their native ancestors lived, roaming and grazing natural species rich grasslands in small herds, as part of the ecosystem all of our animals are kept in the highest standards, with a little interference as possible and kept for as long as possible. Like great wine and cheese, 100% grass fed beef possesses different qualities depending on where it’s grown and what time of year it’s harvested. Since our cows are consuming local and precious vegetation, the resulting beef boasts these more rustic, traditional flavours.

Why Is Our Beef the Highest Quality?

Hayes Meadow Red Ruby Devon cattle grazing on species-rich pasture in Devon

At Hayes Meadow, “quality” means more than flavour — it reflects how the animals are raised, how the land is cared for, and how the food nourishes you.

Our beef is produced on our certified Organic and Regenerative farm in Devon, where soil, pasture, and animal welfare come first.

Every cut tells the story of healthy soil, stress-free animals, and traditional farming done the right way.

100 % Grass-Fed & Finished

Our Red Ruby Devon cattle graze outdoors on diverse, species-rich meadows. They consume Hay cut from the same Meadow in the winter.
They eat only grass and natural forage — never grain, soya, or imported feed.
Because they live slowly and naturally, their meat develops better marbling, balanced fats, and exceptional flavour.

Read more about our farming ethos in About Our Farm.

Panoramic view of Hayes Meadow farm with grazing Red Ruby Devon cattle and organic pastures.

Regenerative & Organic Farming

We follow regenerative farming practices that rebuild soil health and restore biodiversity.
By rotating grazing, planting wildflower margins, and banning chemical fertilisers and pesticides, we allow the land to renew itself.

Healthy soil produces nutrient-dense grass — and in turn, nutrient-dense beef.
Our closed-loop system means every stage, from field to butchery, happens on-farm with complete traceability.

Animal Welfare at Its Heart

Our herd is raised slowly and respectfully, with minimal stress and no routine antibiotics or growth promoters.
Every animal is grass-fed, grass-finished, and pasture-reared for life.

Because we handle everything ourselves, from rearing to small-batch butchery, we ensure the highest possible welfare and flavour integrity at every step.

Nutrient-Rich & Naturally Better

Grass-fed beef isn’t just kinder to the planet — it’s better for you.
Studies show it contains:

Higher omega-3 fatty acids for heart and brain health
More CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), a beneficial fatty acid linked to inflammation control
Higher vitamins A and E, natural antioxidants that support immunity
Balanced Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios closer to what the human body needs

Our beef is rich, clean-tasting, and full of the nutrients nature intended — because health begins in the ground.

Learn how these same nutrients power our skincare in Our Tallow Skincare.

Sustainability & Zero Waste

Every carcass is fully utilised into beef, bone broths, tallow, (which is also used for our tallow skincare range).
We use recyclable or compostable packaging at every opportunity and dispatch directly from the farm to minimise food miles.

It’s a truly circular model — nourishment for people and regeneration for the land.

In Summary

Our beef is the highest quality because it comes from:

Certified Organic & Regenerative farming
100 % grass-fed & finished herd
Highest animal welfare standards
Nutrient-dense, flavour-rich meat
Zero-waste, farm-to-table production

At Hayes Meadow, quality isn’t added at the end — it’s grown, cared for, and respected from the very beginning.