Watch the video Caring for the environment and listencarefully! You will find the answers to these questions. Being a farmer is not just about producing food, it also involves caring for the natural environment. Grower and nature enthusiast Phillip introduces you to some of the wildlife on his farm.

Natural plant breeding programmes helps to produce lettuce that has higher natural

r__________________ to pests, d_________________ and poor w_________________ conditions.

Why are the hedgerows on the farm left untouched during the winter?

How do the trees and the 6 metre margin around the edge of the field help to reduce the use of pesticides on the crop?

How does the farmer help to provide food and protection for wildlife?

How much water can be stored in the reservoir built on the farm?

How do the reservoirs help the local environment?

Under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme the famer converted a ____ acre field used for

c__________ c_______ into a habitat of reed beds and water creating a habitat for birds and wildlife.

Word bank: use the words to help you fill in the gaps.

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