Integrating Livestock & Arable for a More Resilient Farm | Mike Powley (Episode 1)

Описание: This week we visit Mike Powley at Oak House Farm in Green Hammerton, a lead farmer within the Sustainable Landscapes programme. Mike has been working with us for many years, helping to shape and demonstrate practical approaches to more resilient farming systems.

During the farm walk, he shares how he has developed a low-input, more circular system by integrating arable crops with livestock to close nutrient loops on farm.

Red clover plays a central role - building soil health, improving land resilience, and naturally fixing nitrogen to reduce reliance on artificial inputs. The clover is then harvested as silage to feed the cattle, directly linking soil management with livestock performance.

It’s a long-term approach built on experience, adaptation, and a clear focus on making the whole farm system work together.

Join us in Episode 2 as Mike heads out into the field to demonstrate how he’s using cover crops to build soil health across the farm.

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