How and why two farmers planted trees for crops and poultry Natalie Noble 22 July 2021 >More in
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Agroforestry is estimated to be practised on 3% of the UK’s farmed land, but at 10% the Woodland Trust says it could help the nation hit climate change targets.
In one example of the practice – shelterbelts – trees are planted to alter the speed and direction of wind, providing shelter for livestock and crops.
Shelter and shade for poultry
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Planting shelterbelts has helped L J Fairburn & Son, Lincolnshire, improve the health and welfare of ranging hens and facilitated a premium price for their eggs.
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