Thursday, July 7, 2011

Agricultural Changes





Where have all the sheep gone? For years, the surrounding fields have been the domain of sheep and cattle. Currently, apart from a small herd of light golden cows, set-aside appears to have overtaken the landscape behind my property with wheat and sunflowers dominating the view. Perhaps local farmers receive better EU subsidies for arable farming. Though pretty to look at, it's sad without the prospect of lambs each Spring.