Turning Culm grassland into profitable pasture

摘要

Wet, rushy pasture can be difficult to manage -but with a little care it can become a profitable part of the farming system. Many farms have a field comer or area of pasture that is too wet and boggy to graze profitably, often resulting in it being fenced off or abandoned. But these wetland areas provide a precious habitat for flora and fauna and, when managed correcdy, can become a valuable asset to the farm. At a recent farm walk in Hart-land, Devon, livestock producers discovered how to manage Culm grassland to the benefit of the farm and the environment. Also known as Rhos pasture, the wetland can be found across the south west, Wales and Scotland, and is managed in a similar way to other wet grassland areas.