Taste as a reward for good care
The origins of Livar, the Limburg monastery pig, lie at Lilbosch Abbey in Echt, Limburg. Since 1999, the abbey has worked with small-scale pig farmers in Limburg to raise Livar pigs. The special crossing of breeds, feed from regionally grown cereals and the highest possible care for animal welfare, gives our Livar meat the best quality and taste. You can taste that!
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Today is all about mothers, including our caring Livar sows ๐๐
With attention, peace, and dedication, they care for their piglets every day. A beautiful example of pure motherhood, in the middle of the Limburg landscape.
To all mothers: Thank you for your love, strength, and care. Happy Mother's Day! ๐ท
#livar 1TP5Mother's Day #mothersday
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We are honoured and proud to announce that His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Mรกxima will be visiting Lilbosch Abbey and our Livar monastery farm during their visit to the narrowest part of the Netherlands. Together with the Governor of the Province of Limburg and the Mayor of the Municipality of Echt-Susteren, we will be receiving them on May 19th. We are very much looking forward to it!
@koninklijkhuis @smalstestukjenederland @provincielimburg #Livar #Abdij Lilbosch #Echt-Susteren
Our drone captured some beautiful footage of the rapeseed near the Kloosterboerderij, which is currently in full bloom. Later this summer, the rapeseed will be harvested for the production of rapeseed oil. Perfect for baking and frying! ๐ณ๐ฅฉ
The plant's stems are processed into litter for our Livar pigs. So our pigs are not only fed regionally grown grains, but also get to roam in local litter. How circular and local do you want it? ๐ท๐
Yet another fine example of sustainable agriculture ๐จโ๐พ
#living #rapeseed #agriculture #circular #sustainable