Kevin said: “Our main objective is to find a compromise between modern farm production and the decline in nature. A place were farming and biodiversity work together supporting both wildlife and quality food production. I have seen first-hand in England how Herbal Leys can help to create a more resilient farming landscape, one which delivers more economically for farmers and also delivers high environmental outcomes. Each plant in the diverse mix brings something positive to the table.”
“Benefits of Herbal Leys often include fertility building and improvements in animal performance, animal health, increased biodiversity of fields, longer growing seasons and a reactivation of soil biology leading to increased soil health."
“It is often described as a fertiliser merchant, food manufacturer and vet all in one.
“This is a pilot project here at the Giant’s Causeway which has been delivered by the local ranger team working closely with tenant farmers and I really hope this proves to be a win-win situation for everyone.”
“We’ve had interest in the project from Nature Matters NI, which is a campaign led by a coalition of environmental organisations in Northern Ireland who are dedicated to protect nature so that we can secure the best for our environment after Brexit; as well as from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.”
“Today has been an opportunity for National Trust ranger teams from across Northern Ireland and some other tenant farmers from the region to come and see what we’ve done here and to find out more. We are committed to finding new and better ways of working with our tenant farmers that will deliver better outcomes for them and also for nature.”