What is the purpose of this field planting?

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  1. infradig

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    Research studies concluded that sunflower, buckwheat and phaecelia were the least popular, more birds went for brassicae and millet seeds. Anacdotal evidence from farmers suggest that the greatest beneficiary were rats, with alleged populations "of fifty times more", with the thought that red kites and owls could do well. Perhaps phaecelia will be spread in pellets.....
     
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    can we get a subsidy for our garden as we have many plants good for wildlife and insects (bees, wasps and butterflies in particular? :whistle: We were award a wildlife friendly garden award some years ago but just a plaque and no money. :biggrin:
     
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