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What are the long-term benefits of herbal leys?

Herbal leys have recently gained popularity, but many farmers have been growing species-rich swards for years

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Cornish beef farmer Chris Jones has been growing herbal leys at Woodland Valley Farm, near Ladock, for more than 10 years, as part of his journey to reinstate soil health in his farming system. Following...

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