Martin Harris
Case Studies on Weed Management
Martin Harris
Herefordshire
Farm characteristics
Farm size: 13 hectares (32 acres)
Farm type: mixed
Altitude: 130 m ((426
Rainfall: 679 mm (27
Soil type/aspect: typically fertile heavy Hertfordshire clay soil. On brow of hill, some protected by trees
Basic rotation: grass/clover ley, peas, wheat, oats/barley
Enterprises: pigs, 4 sows and boar. Soft fruit orchard planted (1 ha (3 ac)), 48 chickens and a few geese. Arable crops grown for pig feed. Has 2 cows about to be sold. Some vegetable land for own use
Prior land use: previously been farmed conventionally up to mid 80
Weeding equipment: has grass harrow and lazy dog tools
Business: one farm manager, occasional help from partner. Use of contractors (no tractor). Some WWOOFers
Marketing: Sells pork, eggs and cider in farm shop. At moment buys in apples to press
Weed problems
Attitude to weeds
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