Regenerative agriculture in action on Powys farm
Working with nature is increasing soil organic matter and plant diversity on a Powys livestock farm. Cabalva Farm is managed by Geraint Powell who runs a system of regenerative agriculture that allows pasture to recover fully before re-grazing. Livestock graze in short bursts with pasture given long rest periods to allow roots to flourish, plants to grow a bigger leaf area for harvesting energy from the sun, and organic matter to build from dead material at the base of swards. Ewes are never housed, lambs are grown without supplementary feed and hay is the only additional feed given t...
Source: westerntelegraph.co.uk