Trial on Greater Manchester farm restores water to degraded peatland – then tries to cultivate celery on it

With 85,000 tiny green celery plants glistening brightly against dark, peaty soil, the field in Lancashire looks as unremarkable as any other.

But this crop is a pioneering “wetter farming” trial that could demonstrate how degraded peatlands can be restored to capture carbon and boost biodiversity while providing a livelihood for farmers.

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