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Be smarter with water

Be smarter with water

Jim Paice MP, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food launched LEAF’s latest farm management tool yesterday in London. The Water Management Tool helps farmers review their use of water and look at ways to conserve this precious yet vital commodity. In doing so they...
Grazing in central London!

Grazing in central London!

Imagine my excitement when I came across this cafe whilst walking the streets of the capital recently – just around the corner from the Tower of London! A picture of grass across the top of the window and a fabulous logo complete with horns and swishy tail! How...
Is grass a greener biofuel?

Is grass a greener biofuel?

The three year Grassohol research project is nearing its end and we wait to hear if it is possible to run buses economically on fuel made from high sugar perennial ryegrasses. The work is being carried out by researchers at IBERS, Aberystwyth, UK and eight partners,...
Mary’s diary a great read!

Mary’s diary a great read!

Mary Quicke’s Diary is always a satisfying read, as much as eating her award winning cheeses! Monthly updates on what is happening in Devon, inform her customers about life on the farm in easy-to-understand, often evocative language. Like this one about her cows this...

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