The longer they stay, the more they will buy. By selling direct to the public the eco-community will be able to sell at more competitive prices. Country markets are already making a comeback. Maybe the wonderful, bustling French country markets can be a reality here. Gradually our rural communities may come alive with a consequent reduction in long distance transportation of animals and farm produce, road congestion, pollution and, of course, the containment of infectious diseases such as foot and mouth.
Trees are essential to reduce pollution, stabilise the ground and cast welcome shade over it.
They form the backbone of the eco-farm. Woodland can form a shelter belt for the farm or protect the banks of a stream. It will support a myriad different species of insects, birds and small mammals which form an important part of an ecosystem. This way forward for farming aims to create and sustain a beautiful landscape and reawaken the symbiotic relationship between man and his environment, conserving the land's precious resources while respecting the rights of animals. The eco-farm can provide a livelihood for the farmer, and generate other small businesses.