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The Farm Year
Winter
Cattle are indoors Cattle are fed on hay and silage Grain is stored in silos Early lambing takes place indoors Fields are ploughed in preparation for spring planting Root crops are harvested - swede, brussel sprouts, cabbage Hedgerows are maintained Timber is felled Winter Stubble is left for birds Coppicing and charcoal burning takes place
Spring
Cattle go outdoors Silage crop is taken Lambing takes place Summer crops are planted Harvesting of early potatoes, leeks, broccoli, radishes, spring greens Wildlfowers emerge
Summer
Cattle graze outdoors Manure is spread on fields Sheep are sheared Hay crop is taken Oats are harvested Straw is baled Harvesting of maize, onions, potatoes
Autumn
Cattle brought indoors Lambs go to market Plough fields for winter crops Harvesting of beans, fruit, parsnips
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