The Allen Family has farmed this land for nearly fifty years. Anthony and Carol, the present owners, are devoted to the land and to the conservation of the environment.

This article takes us behind the scenes of modern farming; beyond what our observer on the hill sees today.

We are taken behind the scenes of modern farming; beyond what our observer on the hill sees today. There is far more to it than the apparent total devotion to grain production. The influences on farming from all of us via the supermarkets and the changes over time are truly remarkable.

Bernard Mattimore has dramatically illustrated their article with stunning pictures from today and yesterday. The article helps to set the scene for the entire project and stimulates the mind to look more closely at the land around us.