Project Overview
Project
Catch Crop at Watcombe Farm
Description
DOR22-001
Project Description
To sequester soil carbon and promote soil and other biodiversity through planting of a catch and cover crop between harvest (end-July) and drilling of the winter crop (October) or spring crop (February). By covering the soil for up to six months, soil erosion will be reduced, local water quality improved, and flood risk reduced.
Project Type
General Project
Business & Award
Farm Business Name
Watcombe Farm
Award Type
Farming in Protected Landscapes Grant
Grant Value
£4,992
Date Awarded
16th August 2021
Location & References
Postcode
DT2 7AD
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