Report D043A Problem:
Thistle and Ragwort in cattle-grazed water meadows |
Assessment: This was an on-site demonstration, organized by English Nature’s Berkshire Team. L-D shared the day with the Eco-puller, Record & BCS Machinery. About 40 farmers & conservationists attended, and L-D gave a 20 minute talk around the photographs of contracts that had been done. It was well received, and tools were sold to the host (Sulham Estate) and individuals who realized their advantages. The Eco puller seemed able to make a contribution towards Creeping thistle control, quite as much as Ragwort. L-D introduced the machine to Yorkshire Water (see ref: R.046). |