Northmoor Trust's Farming Methods
Can profitable farming be compatible with wildlife conservation?
The Northmoor Trust began its farming activity in 1991 and introduced a Sustainable Farming Initiative in 1997.
The Northmoor Trust farms 164 hectares and produces arable crops and Little Wittenham Lamb. (need to check recent facts and figures)
The Northmoor Trust's policy is to make farming practices more sustainable – balancing profit and biodiversity and encouraging the general public to understand the valuable role farmers have as custodians of the countryside.
The Northmoor Trust has implemented an integrated crop management system which has:
The Results
The impact shows a direct benefit to many birds and insects. Costs of farm inputs (fertilisers and pesticides) have been reduced whilst crop yields remain high.
