Cows are our Friends
In this interesting article, Phyllis looks at the much wider picture in the discussion on cows and the environment, and gets to the heart of the matter. Continue reading Cows are our Friends
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The Private Life of Cows
This documentary on cows is part of a farming series that reveals the hidden lives of our farm animals. By spending time with a herd, Jimmy Doherty tries to find answers to many questions, such as how intelligent are cows? How does a cow work out who is the boss? And why are cows so sensitive to sudden movement? Continue reading The Private Life of Cows
ODPG Webinar: Humates, Soil & Summer Crops
As winter has finally turned to spring and the last lambs and calves are born, farmers are planning ahead to the supplementary feeds required when plant growth slows again. In this webinar, Sam will discuss how humates are a fantastic addition to the soil when summer crops are planted. Continue reading ODPG Webinar: Humates, Soil & Summer Crops
Cowpats and Our Ecosystem
It was the first day of July after an early morning frost, the sun was shining brightly and there wasn’t a breath of wind. Sitting on the hilltop of an area just grazed by the cows, I took some time off to sit down and take in the spectacular view. As peaceful as it felt, everything around me exuded life… Continue reading Cowpats and Our Ecosystem
Hamish Bielski: ODPG Conference Presentation
Hamish Bielski shares his own fascinating farming experiences in his presentation ‘The Importance of Regeneratively-Managed Livestock to our Planet.’ This is a must-see to understand how animals fit into the subject of soil health if they and the land are managed in the correct way. Continue reading Hamish Bielski: ODPG Conference Presentation
The Harris’s Wickton Red Devons
Originally a dairy farm, the Harris’s now graze heifers from three other organic farms, as well as their own herd of Red Devon beef cattle Continue reading The Harris’s Wickton Red Devons