Farm TrailsTeacher's NotesAbout Organic Farming
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The steadings
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The steadings

  Beech trees
2

Beech trees

  Organic cattle 3

Organic cattle

  Hedgerows
4

Hedgerows

  Wildlife
5

Wildlife

  Beetle banks
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Beetle banks

  Sheep
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Sheep

  Organic crops
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Organic crops

Elmwood College Farm map Organic crops Sheep Beetle banks The steadings Wildlife Hedgerows Organic cattle Beech trees Organic sheep

Organic crops

Cereal crops are grown on the farm including wheat, barley and oats. The wheat is sold for milling and fish food whilst the barley is used by brewers for malting. The grazed grass and clover leys build up soil fertility for the cereals which follow in the crop rotation.

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