” A field lab being run by Innovative Farmers – a not-for-profit group which links up farmers and researchers – is looking at whether introducing trees into fields used for grazing, increases soil carbon. Those involved hope the data will be used by policy makers to decide how much farmers should be paid for adding trees to fields under a system of ‘public money for public goods’. We visit one of the farms involved.” Piece starts from 4 mins 16′ in.
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