Open Fields

Open Fields

Definition: open fields

open fields: Fields which are not separated by hedges or walls, but by banks of earth. Formerly fields were divided into strips, each worked by a farmer; the system was used originally by the Saxons. Managing open fields can improve land efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. Farmers can benefit from understanding historical land use practices and modern techniques to enhance farm productivity and sustainability.

Author: April Kingsman

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