Brakelands Farm is situated near Banbury in Oxfordshire
Farm Philosophy:Conservation
Agriculture. To produce combinable crops with the highest nutritional qualities
through sustainable commercial farming. Using sound rotations and
cover crops, returning all crop residues (straw) to the soil by
means of shallow cultivation, thus building soil organic matter and
structure to hold vital nutrients and improve the bio diversity of
the soil.
With over 15% of our farm dedicated
to wildlife habitat, pollen and nectar sources, conservation agriculture
goes hand in hand with our green credentials.
Conservation agriculture differs from organic sector by not turning its back on science, or tying itself up in rules and regulations and emotional views but by reducing overall artificial inputs with better soil and plant management.
Organic agriculture can not feed an
ever growing population, and will therefore always be a niche market.
Conservation agriculture combines the best of all worlds, offering
the best opportunity for sustainable food production and a better
environment for the future.