Climate challenges push farmers towards nature-friendly solutions
22nd August 2023
Nature-friendly farming solutions could offer a way forward for farmers dealing with the impact of climate change and the need to keep their farms profitable, according to a recent webinar organised by the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN).
Farm of the Future Women’s Day 2023
8th August 2023
The Farm of the Future Women’s Day will focus on soil health, regenerative farming and well-being. The event will be held at FarmED – a regenerative mixed farm run by
Learn how to make the most of govt grants at MMS
31st July 2023
With a plethora of machinery, technology and productivity grants expected to re-open in December 2023/January 2024, the Midlands Machinery Show is well timed for farmers looking to make the most of these.
Farmers call for flexibility within SFS to avoid “irreversible damage”
31st July 2023
At a seminar on the Welsh government’s proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) hosted by NFU Cymru, farmers have raised concerns over the 10% tree cover and habitat targets with rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths and called for greater flexibility to make the scheme viable for producers.
Ex-footballer and Hollywood “hardman” Vinnie Jones to star in new farming series
19th July 2023
The new discovery+ docuseries Vinnie Jones: The Wild Life (w/t) will follow the footballer turned TV personality’s venture transforming his run-down West Sussex farm into a thriving enterprise championing regenerative principles.
Regen barley makes world’s first offset-free carbon negative beer
12th July 2023
South London-based Gypsy Hill has become the first brewery in the world to create carbon negative beer without offsetting emissions by combining innovative brewing techniques with barley grown using regenerative farming methods.
Farming in the climate crisis: Real-life insights from farmers on the frontline
30th June 2023
Farmers and growers around the world are increasingly having to adapt to the peculiarities of climate change, whether that means shifting drilling and harvest dates, ramping up disease control or moving to more regenerative practices. The non-profit organisation Just Farmers reached out to its farmer network this week to find out what climate change looks like from the field.
Groundswell 2023
Affinity Water will share most recent trial results at Groundswell 2023
26th June 2023
Healthy soils, cleaner water and a sustainable future are the key messages that Affinity Water will be demonstrating at this year’s Groundswell event with the launch of their companion cropping trial results.
Rotational diversity in focus at AHDB Groundswell sessions
25th June 2023
How to incorporate diversity into cereal-based rotations is the subject of a series of panel discussion sessions in the AHDB marquee (Stand DF C30) at the Groundswell Festival.
Groundswell founder upgrades intercropping operation with vibrating seed cleaner
21st June 2023
Having come across JK Machinery’s JCM VibroMAX 10133 vibrating sieve cleaner at Groundswell last year, event founder John Cherry has decided to invest in the machine to fulfill needs for greater crop separation and cleaning efficiency as he moves to increase intercropping at Lannock Manor Farm.
Groundswell 2023
Making nature make business sense: free practical advice at Groundswell
21st June 2023
Practical advice on how to farm in harmony with nature – and how to make that work for businesses – will be on offer with the Soil Association charity at Groundswell on the 28th and 29th June 2023.
Groundswell 2023
Soil expert shares key to soil success at Groundswell
20th June 2023
The principles of redesigning agricultural systems to regenerate soils, biodiversity and the bottom line are the same no matter where you are in the world. It is how we interpret and apply them which changes, and this is what Groundswell is all about – exploring the nuances of regenerative approaches across the diverse landscapes of the UK.