The unsung heroes of the British countryside | Episode 4: Hooves & Habitat

Описание: Using native breed cattle, sheep and goats, first-time farmers Emily and Alex Crawley of Grazing Management Ltd are using no-fence and remote GPS technology to great effect across various habitat sites in the British countryside.

First seen by many of the public in the latest season of Clarkson's Farm, geo-collars allow Emily and Alex to control where their livestock is grazing and focus on particular areas while managing any potential conflict between livestock and walkers.

Learn all about the benefits of this technology in agriculture and the importance of innovation in farming as we join Emily and Alex to visit check on their animals across several sites – from wildflower meadows to heathland.
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At a moment in time when the need to produce food and deliver biodiversity recovery has never been more crucial, the Schöffel Countryside Awards, run in partnership with the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, aim to shine a light on the finest examples of ‘working conservation’ and progressive land management across the UK.

Stay tuned for more videos, profiles and interviews with the people who are going above and beyond in the British countryside.