In this issue


CHARLIE BURCHELL: As farmers continue to seek more costeffective, productive and environmentally friendly methods of working the soil, so the choice of cultivation becomes increasingly important. WELFORD PARK: The soil health journey is at the heart of everything The Welford Estate does. Nigel Akehurst interviewed farm manager Rob Waterston to find out more. FRESHCOLD: Although two new robotic milkers have taken away the hard graft of early morning starts, they haven’t reduced the time spent with the 120-strong herd. FSCS: A dated farmhouse, a cow shed and an old farm machinery store have been transformed into quality housing