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For the past 30 years we have been the custodian of a smallholding of approx 3.5 hectares (8 acres) that is near the county borders of Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, in the leafy shires of the UK.<\/p>\n

The holding has always been put down to pasture. However the Ridge and Furrow landscaping indicates a great deal of mediaeval cultivation.<\/p>\n

The holding is on the north facing side of an undulating escapement that is underlain by Lias clay, that overlooks a wide shallow valley. We have a full 180 deg panoramic view with a horizon of 5 miles. The production of a good crop of top fruit is going to be very limited, and is going to be a struggle. This is not going to be an excuse for not giving any species or variety a go. It will be a natural selection of the hardiest.
\nWhen the winter sets in, any sunlight is in short supply. So the winters can be long, before any spring thaw. Equally when the summer heat gets going the surface layer of the soil becomes like concrete.<\/p>\n

Previously we have focused mainly on intensive haymaking and on the breeding of Wiltshire Horn sheep, a rare breed. However due to a Foot and Mouth disease outbreak in 2001 and the then downturn in viable sheep production etc, an alternative was sought.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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