Sward slitting and lifting offers water course protection with added agronomic benefits

Concerned about the impact their farms are having on Loweswater Lake, a group of farmers are using two grassland rejuvenation machines to reduce runoff entering the lake. Alex Heath finds out more.

Alex Heath

16 April 2020 • 6 min read

Sward slitting and lifting offers water course protection with added agronomic benefits

Concerned about the impact their farms are having on Loweswater Lake, a group of farmers are using two grassland rejuvenation machines to reduce runoff entering the lake. Alex Heath finds out more...

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