A Gloucester farmer argues for an ethical food supply chain that will benefit consumers and producers alikeThe prime highs of any farmer’s year are the occasions when animal and farmer share the moment. The annual ritual of turning the cattle out from winter quarters to our ancient river meadows is one such moment for us all here at Willow Hill,Gloucestershire. It is their rollicking freedom and home until the late autumn rains. It is our freedom and joy too. Man or beast, you need to be section to understand that shared moment, or one that has repeated for centuries and one that I occupy lived since birth. Our Gloucester cattle charge like children in a sweetshop,caught between living the dream of the Gloucester vale, and eating it.
The miracle of nature is such that these meadows perpetually recover from flood to spring eternal with grass, and buttercups and flowers galore. Always room for the nesting curlews and skylarks,of course.
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Source: theguardian.com