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Grazing vineyards

Mcnulty24

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Been offered some grazing over the winter in a vineyard, anyone done this before. The sheep will be out before the vines bud in the spring.

Any thoughts very welcome

Ta
 

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Innovate UK
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Kent
We done it one spring.
It's actually very common on the continent supposedly.
The owner took.full.responsibility for any damage caused by the sheep.
They didn't strip any bark, but they can nip buds off, which is used to clear low growth .
As long as you're indemnified by the owner why not?
 
If it's in herts or Sussex then I would say definitely don't bother it's awful.... Then quietly ask for the phone number.

If it's outside this area I would say we graze loads of it every year and it's no problem - you will need very good dogs though!!
 

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