Polkadraai Farm is currently trialling grass inter-row furrows to control weed populations and protect bare soil from erosion. Grass kept at a height of 10cm improves soil structure, provides the ideal microclimate for plants and creates a healthy environment for natural insect predators to survive.
We add valuable organic mulches to the fields to enrich soil life and structure as well as make use of natural windbreaks, namely trees to protect the crops from wind damage