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'Little Holland' 鈥� how Lake District arable farm is capitalising on waterlogged soils

A small arable farm on the edge of the Lake District is exploring new ways to produce crops while preserving its carbon-rich peatlands.

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Holker Estate Farm

Known locally as 鈥榤iniature Holland', in reference to its topographic similarities with the Netherlands, Holker Estate Farm is exploring ways to capitalise on its often waterlogged, peat-heavy soils....

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