Silas Hedley-Lawrence: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now"

Prominent regenerative farmer and agroecological coach Silas Hedley-Lawrence on the benefits of shade for crops, livestock and overall soil health

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Silas Hedley-Lawrence

I am writing this article on Bank Holiday Monday and it is hot, very hot. Here in the Cotswolds we have had a 20°C swing over the last week and I am very, very glad that we decided to change our grazing...

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