Simple solutions maximise farm's assets

摘要

Able to resist even the strongest winds of change, Tim Barton's commitment to growing a greener business can only command respect. Tim first trialled growing miscanthus in 2000 to supply heat for a rapidly expanding arable business and new country store. With a contract grain drying business processing 7,000 tonnes a year and an expanding feed processing mill, Tim knew he had to substitute the increasing energy demands of the business. Diagnosed with cancer in 2003， Tim set about getting his house in order, held off his renewable energy ambitions and entered into a contract farming partnership with his neighbour.