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Default The myth of food production "efficiency" in the "ar" debate

Oz wrote:
> Jill > writes
>
> Oz:
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>>> Anyway, in the UK, for most soils, pretty well any lowland
>>> acre can be farmed arably BY HAND.

>>
>> That would keep folk occupied
>> I wonder how long it would last?

>
> About two days.


Certainly the WWOOfer farms can find it hard to find enough labour.
For anyone who is really interested in supporting holding who are trying to
be organic, ecofriendly etc its a great way to spend some time
www.wwoof.org.uk

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