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ORFC: The magic of trees for livestock

From carbon storage and biodiversity, to animal welfare through providing shade, fodder and natural parasite control, the benefit of trees for farmers was a key topic at the conference

Mia Willemsen
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The Magic of Trees for Livestock session at ORFC (Photo by Hugh Warwick)
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The Magic of Trees for Livestock session at ORFC (Photo by Hugh Warwick)

It comes as his Majesty the King gives his full support to a new book designed to help farmers meet environmental challenges: Trees on 51AV视频written by Geraint Richards, head forester to the Duchy of Cornwall...

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