Appreciate some may consider this as a move to the "Dark Side" but that is the application for conversion in.
Reasons for the decision include disillusion of conventional farming's reliance on fossil fuels and synthetic inputs, the desire to leave the farm in better condition for the next generation, the wildlife, belief that a grass based system with livestock is key, want to add value to what I grow and not produce just a commodity etc. And yes the conversion payment is not to be sniffed at and should help in these times of uncertainty.
My question especially to those who are or have tried to farm organically is what are the main pitfalls or issues from their own experience to be aware of?
Have already been advised to spray for docks as much as possible and that our target market lies within the M25 despite the fact we are in NE Scotland.
Thank you
Reasons for the decision include disillusion of conventional farming's reliance on fossil fuels and synthetic inputs, the desire to leave the farm in better condition for the next generation, the wildlife, belief that a grass based system with livestock is key, want to add value to what I grow and not produce just a commodity etc. And yes the conversion payment is not to be sniffed at and should help in these times of uncertainty.
My question especially to those who are or have tried to farm organically is what are the main pitfalls or issues from their own experience to be aware of?
Have already been advised to spray for docks as much as possible and that our target market lies within the M25 despite the fact we are in NE Scotland.
Thank you