FARM FOREST Episode 10 - James Ham, Co. Westmeath

In Episode 10 we speak to James Ham, who farms in Moyvore, Co. Westmeath. His 52ha farm is divided between multi-species pasture including spring barley, and the rest woodland.
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[@kevingray5646]

Farming to benefit wildlife and produce food too, great to see. Congratulations sir

[@Del-xr9nx]

A great example to us all, fair play

[@tarquinbristow]

Excelent!

[@Woodyjims-shack]

Great stewardship and vision James. Very different thinking to most farmers I know. Its getting late now to save many once common species from disappearing from our landscape because of short sighted farming practices.

[@damianchristie288]

in my area it is just criminal the amount of hedgerow and land feature removal that is taking place also a point worth mentioning is the dike - drainage ditch that traditionally accompanied the hedge tree line is at least as important as the hedge itself for wildlife habitat . but as long as no development takes place this habitat destruction can be reversed given time . ironically i think most farmers would agree with me

[@christinaward161]

This makes my heart warm, well done you! If only others would follow.....

[@farmforest]

That's what we're hoping Christina! Thanks you!

[@aprilgorry5594]

I would have loved to see some of the life in those hedges. Great description thank you

[@farmforest]

It's a pity we didn't see them that day! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the episode April!

[@kevingray5646]

Farming to benefit wildlife and produce food too, great to see. Congratulations sir