North York Moors National Park
 

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Why is farming important?

 

Friesan cattle make good dairy cows.   Sheep are farmed to produce lamb

Farming is important for lots of reasons:

 

  • Farmers look after the countryside - people like to visit beautiful countryside for recreation and this helps local businesses such as B&Bs, hotels, cafes and shops.
  • Farmland provides an important home for wildlife - click here to find out more
  • Farming provides food and many other products that we all use.
  • Jobs for local people - farming provides nearly 3000 jobs in the North York Moors although many are part time or seasonal. 

  Barley is grown to feed sheep and cattle or to make beer    Our eggs come from chickens