Applying the principles of natural farming and permaculture to our 9 acre field.
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Welcome to the Forage Field. This is our field management plan to diversify 9 acres of agricultural land using the principles of natural farming to encourage land recovery, habitat development and the use of native plants.
Natural farming is all about farming in harmony with nature. It is about growing crops and/or rearing livestock in a sustainable way, which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Pioneer species are very important in ecosystem restoration, land improvement, rewilding, and the establishment of sustainable food producing systems. But what are pioneer species, and how are they used? Read on to find out more.