2025
James Robinson (@JRfromStrickley) farms 300 acres of organic land in Cumbria with his family. The farm is home to 250 head of organic Dairy Shorthorn cattle and the land is made up of a mix of pasture and meadow, interspersed with a range of habitats, such as hay meadows, wetland, ancient hedgerows and woodland. The family won the 2022 FWAG Silver Lapwing Award in recognition of their commitment to farm conservation.
Hedgerows provide significant benefits for farming, from reducing soil erosion to providing shelter for livestock. They are also crucial in supporting farmland biodiversity, and mitigating climate change and flooding. So join us for a practical session to view a recently laid hedge at the Groundswell site, and discuss and ask questions about hedges, including (i) […]
Hedgerows provide significant benefits for farming, from reducing soil erosion to providing shelter for livestock. They are also crucial in supporting farmland biodiversity, and mitigating climate change and flooding. So join us for a practical session to view a recently laid hedge at the Groundswell site, and discuss and ask questions about hedges, including (i) […]