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The area was reclaimed in the Middle Ages by monks who turned into arable land a territory which was already endowed with abundant water and rich soil. For centuries the fields served as meadows and water meadows providing excellent fodder for livestock, mainly milk cows and meat oxen. In recent years following changes in the ownership of the property the meadows were replaced by cereal cultivation while livestock rearing was abandoned. The present management started up in November 1999 and cultivation has since followed the rules of organic agriculture and permaculture to restore a situation of equilibrium in the fields and in the environment by increasing organic matter and natural elements that promote biodiversity, while using natural resources for peopleÕs needs. |
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| In permaculture the position of plants in the vegetable garden is carefully planned in order to save energy during the phases of cultivation and harvesting (in the photo on the left the vegetable garden created in the yard). Moreover, to limit weeds and increase organic matter mulching takes place in layers. In the photo a watermelon seedling placed in hay. | ||||||||||||
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CASCINA SANTA BRERA c/o Organic Farm TERRA E ACQUA |
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