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Passive Land Hydration Pt 3 Contour Trench Keylines furrows, as discussed previously, are a great start to harvesting water for your paddock. Hydration is great for the landscape but there is limited benefit to the broader ecosystem. The evolution of PA Yeomans work is to turn the keyline furrow into a small contour trench for harvesting […]
So why would a government institution come out publicly to blame farmers for listening to their forecast? Saying it’s our fault for listening
PA Yeoman developed his keyline plough to beat the compaction that had occurred as a result of misguided farming methods. In response to the significant drought and drought breaking events of the early 1900s, where it is estimated 1m of topsoil was lost through poor land management.
Water is led by gravity and always falls downhill, even the slightest slope will create running water. Passive Land Hydration can only occur if the earth is permeable and contact lasts for an extended period.