With support from SWW Upstream Thinking projects we are trialling how to can convert grassland fields to herbal leys. Standard mixes prescribed by Countryside Stewardship don’t survive on Dartmoor. So, we’ve been trying out different seed mixes and establishment techniques such as a min-till direct drilling to minimise damage to the soils structure and biodiversity.
As the trial progresses, we’ll be monitoring yields, soil quality, and number of pollinators and then sharing the results with other farmers.
With support from SWW Upstream Thinking projects we are trialling how to can convert grassland fields to herbal leys. Standard mixes prescribed by Countryside Stewardship don’t survive on Dartmoor. So, we’ve been trying out different seed mixes and establishment techniques such as a min-till direct drilling to minimise damage to the soils structure and biodiversity.
As the trial progresses, we’ll be monitoring yields, soil quality, and number of pollinators and then sharing the results with other farmers.
