Earth and Leaf

A Farmers Perspective, where do we go from here

From a farmers perspective times are hard. Not least, the weather has been awful for the last year.

However that is not the only issue. We live in changing times where the guaranteed subsidies available under the European Union are being removed. Alternative programs are being put in place such as the ……………………………. and the Welsh ……………………………

This is why we are developing the Shepherds of the Trees project.

A Farmers Perspective

Times are changing. The weather is more challenging. Our relationship with the EU has changed. Meat consumption is falling. Certain industries, namely sheep, beef and dairy are highly inefficient uses of land and energy.

Is it really that hard to find an external link for farming

Iain Dunn

Founder of Earth and Leaf Community Interest Company. Lifelong career and education in agriculture. Now researcher and writer and sustainability campaigner.

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