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Before buying a smallholding, assess grazing, access, and soil type. A few acres can support a family with careful planning and realistic goals.
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Rotational grazing improves pasture health and reduces worm burden. Use temporary electric fencing to divide paddocks and move livestock regularly.
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Raised beds warm quickly and drain well, ideal for heavy clay. Fill with compost, top with mulch, and rotate crops each season.
Whitbarrow Farm shares practical, down-to-earth guidance on cumbrian farm life and smallholding for readers across the UK.
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