Orders are open! Not much to report this week - just the usual load of delicious nature-friendly food produced by small farms in the South West (plus some extra organic cupboard essentials). We had a bit of trouble with our online shop at the beginning of the week - apologies for any inconvenience and thanks to those of you who alerted us! We hope you have a lovely half term holiday 🌞 Read all about it or head straight to our shop by clicking on the link in our bio 💚 #naturefriendlyfarming #smallfarms #supportsmallscale #organic #sustainablefarming #farmingfuture #communityfood
@thebiglunch_ni will be happening at BIOBLITZ Festival of Wildlife & Wellbeing Bring your own picnic. Refreshments & cake will be available for a donation. SAT 1st June, 9am to 4:30pm View, save, or print the activities from our website https://shorturl.at/wYPIh Suitable for everyone- please attend & enjoy being part of the Jubilee Farm community. Free to attend as it is funded by @heritagefunduk #bioblitz #bioblitzjubileefarm #naturefriendlyfarming #jubileefarm #wildlife #wellbeing #heritage #thankstoNationalLotteryplayers
Who’s kicking off the summer holidays and coming to our fabulous family crafty event with @mrs_maker_is_art ?! 🩷 👧Suitable for children aged under 12 years 🎫 Tickets are just £15 via ballyboleydexters.com 🗓️ Sunday 30th June ⏰ 3.30pm First join us for a walk around our regenerative @nationaltrustni farm at Orlock, learn about the pollinators (butterflies and bees!) and meet our friendly herd of Dexter Cows (there’s lots of cute little babies now too!). The kids will learn about the connection between nature, farming and our food 🧑🏻🌾 Next, the kids get crafty with Mrs Maker designing their own set of wings to take home and enjoy running around the pasture with! 🦋 Whilst the kids are busy the adults will enjoy a freshly BBQ’d Pasture For Life Certified Ballyboley Dexter Burger and cool drink 🍔 Sounds like a perfect family friendly Sunday afternoon ❤️ @visitardsandnorthdown Tickets via the link in our bio 🔗 #ballyboleydexters #TinyButTasty #pastureforlife #regenerativefarming #dextercattle #dexterbeef #dexterbeef #naturefriendlyfarming #TasteAND #TasteArdsAndNorthDown #loveANDfood #tasteANDenjoy #tasteANDexplore #visitAND
Have you heard of Groundswell? It's a really inspiring event bringing together all different types of farmers to learn and inspire each other on regenerative farming. With over 270 speakers this year it promises to be an amazing event! We are funding Mendip farmers to go to this event so that they can hopefully bring back some of what they learn and apply it here on Mendip. Please get in touch if you are interested! Email: [email protected] #lovethemendips #mendiphills #naturefriendlyfarming #regen #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #farming #groundswell #farminginprotectedlandscapes #FiPL
The first stage of our Oak Tree Corridor project 🍃 This project comprises two broad-leaf woodlands, a small stream, grazing pasture and a solitary oak. Flanked on either side by common ground, this area already supports biodiversity with its mosaic of habitats. We hope to make this beautiful place somewhere even better for nature. To find out about the rest of the plans for this project, head over to the Upcoming Projects page on our website. #habitatcreation #connectinghabitats #fornature #countryside #farming #naturefriendlyfarming #nonprofit #businessforgood #thepowerofbusiness
Exploring Grass Management: A Late Spring Farm Walk with Chris Jones at Woodland Valley Farm Join us on a late spring farm walk with Chris Jones at Woodland Valley Farm and discover the secrets of grass management. Since pioneering the use of herbal leys in 2009, Woodland Valley Farm has amassed invaluable knowledge in this area. We'll explore the benefits and challenges of herbal leys, delve into effective grazing techniques, discuss the concept of mob stocking, rejuvenate elderly herbal leys, and contemplate silvo/wood pasture integration. Since 1960, the family at Woodland Valley has tended to the 170-acre farm. Under Chris Jones' guidance since 1990, the farm has transitioned from conventional to regenerative farming practices. Certified by the Soil Association and founding members of the Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA), they adhere to organic farming principles and have recently implemented silvo pasture techniques for cattle comfort. With over 26 acres dedicated to wildlife habitats, including streams, ponds, and wetlands, Woodland Valley Farm is a haven for rare bird species such as the Willow Tit, amidst their rapid decline in the UK. This farm walk is an excellent opportunity to learn directly from experienced farmers, gaining insights into nature-friendly farming techniques. It is part of the Pasture and Profit in Protected Landscapes Project, funded via FiPL, promoting farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing and learning. Link in bio for the EventBrite link where you can learn more about the day and book this free farm walk. Really looking forwad to meeting you there @pastureforlife @woodlandvalleyfarm_events @cornwall_national_landscape
And just like last week, it's Friday again #fencepostfriday #fenceposts #ecosystem #weatherworn #lichenlove #naturefriendlyfarming #farminglife #colonsaywoolgrowers #colliesontheirjollies #myislandstory #workingcollie #farmdogs l #naturefriendly #habitcreation #colonsay #colonsaywoolgrowers #balnahard #sheepswool #farmliving #myislandstory #innerhebrides #hebrideanwinter #hebrides #scotlandisnow #cometocolonsay #myseasonalstory
Majestic fox in the foxgloves. We feel so honoured that these beautiful creatures call The Bug Farm home. We see them here almost every day. 📸@andyh_naturescapes #FoxOfTheDay #Fox #TheBugFarm #NatureRecovery #NativeWildlife #NatureReserve #NatureReserve #NatureFriendlyFarming
What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon with @petersfield_can and the South Downs Farmers Group at @rushmerefarm A wonderful farm tour from George on the organic arable farm producing cereals and grains in a biodiverse and forward thinking way, with exciting trials going on! Lovely chats with the people from Pecan and awesome insights on farming and nature from Colin. Thanks all for letting me talk on market gardening and soil health it was a pleasure to spend time with like minded people. #regenerativefarming #organicfarming #naturefriendlyfarming #soilhealth
High fives all round as we passed our @pastureforlife Audit again! 👋🏼 The standards set out by Pasture For Life fully encompass all that we do here at Ballyboley Dexters from animal welfare to the natural 100% pasture based diet our herd thrive upon to the nature friendly focus of our farm 🌱 These standards assure you as our customer that we are doing what we say we are doing and that someone independent is checking up on us! There is also a fantastic community of Pasture For Life members that are a wealth of knowledge and support 💚 Read that PFL standards via the link in our story 🙌🏻 #ballyboleydexters #TinyButTasty #pastureforlife #regenerativefarming #dextercattle #dexterbeef #dexterbeef #naturefriendlyfarming #TasteAND #TasteArdsAndNorthDown #loveANDfood #tasteANDenjoy #tasteANDexplore #visitAND
Here’s hoping all this rain doesn’t affect the ground nesting birds and their chicks. This young curlew was born around this time last year. #EndangeredBirds #Curlew #Chicks #Nesting #NaturePhotography #Canon #Wildlife #NatureFriendlyFarming
Are we over the #aurora hype yet? Definitely not! Here's a couple of amazing snaps Gemma and Lauren, our agriculture trainees, taken from the Dam. Dyma ychydig o gipluniau anhygoel Gemma a Lauren, ein hyfforddeion amaethyddiaeth, wedi'u cymryd o'r Argae #lakevyrnwy #northernlights #naturefriendlyfarming @lake_vyrnwy #hiddengemswales #auroraborealis
Nature making some headway again this year with the latest round of lapwing chicks up and running 👌🏼 #nidderdaleaonb #nidderdale #nidderdaleway #naturefriendlyfarming #nature #naturephotography #regenag #regenerativeagriculture #yorkshirefarm #yorkshiredales
I'm delighted to be showing a series of paintings on the theme of nature friendly farming in this joint exhibition with my friend and colleague Ingrid Jensen. If you're anywhere near Leominster in June, pop in and visit. I'll also have some older woodcuts and other work on show and in the browser. #leominster #naturefriendlyfarming #farming #georgics #painting #contemporaryart
Our visit to Farming for Nature Ambassador nominee Evan Delaney, an organic tillage farmer from Fethard, Co. Tipperary. Crops grown are wheat, barley, oats, peas and beans all for animal feed. Oats are also grown on contract for Flahavan's. Some highlights : * Focus on soil health using foliar sprays, seaweed & sugarcane molasses to promote the living soil. * Red clover is grown as a break crop for up to two years acting as a green manure and fixing nitrogen in the soil for subsequent crops. A combination of green crops are used to contribute to fertility and to maintain high levels of organic matter. These green manures are mulched and incorporated into the soil prior to sowing the crop. * 2 metre margins * Yellow hammers have returned to the farm This visit is part of the assessment process for the Farming for Nature Ambassador Awards. Thanks to Farming for Nature Ambassador Pat Mulrooney for the nomination. Thanks to Ailbhe Gerrard for attending on the day. Link in bio to read about our 2024 Farming for Nature Ambassador Nominees. #naturefriendlyfarming #farmingfornature
Blue Tits, Dormice, the re-introduction of Pine Martens and nature conflict. This week we met up with a neighbour and fellow bee keeper to discuss how we can collaborate for greater biodiversity and connectivity. This is exciting because we can exchange knowledge as well as extend the area of joined up habitats, increasing their effectiveness. They are Dormouse enthusiasts and have a nice colony of them. They have lots of Dormouse nesting boxes and the necessary licenses to inspect them. We took a peek inside one and found this Blue Tit in occupation. Pine Marten re-introduction is being considered on Dartmoor. @devonwildlifetrust @lovedartmoor @woodlandtrust @dartmoornt are all involved. Our neighbour was concerned about Pine Marten predation on Dormice. This got us thinking about nature conflicts generally. There is a conflict between Willow Tits and Blue Tits who compete for food and territory. Curlew vs Foxes is another example as is Deer vs Trees. Nature conflict is everywhere. Given its prevalence perhaps too little attention is paid towards nature conflict ? #dartmoor #dormouse #pinemarten #wildlife #countrylife #countryliving #nature #bluetit #environment #habitat #biodiversity #woodland #farmingwithnature #naturefriendlyfarming #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture
Karakterre 13 #winefestival #wineevent #naturefriendlyfarming #lowinterventionwine #winelowers #maceratedwine
Attention all produce retailers! 🌿 We're pleased to inform you that our fresh and flavorful zucchinis will be available from now through the end of the year! Elevate your offerings with our organic zucchinis, perfect for a variety of culinary creations. Ensure your customers enjoy year-round freshness by stocking up today. Contact us at (661) 859-0346 to secure your supply! . . . . . #OrganicZucchini #YearRoundAvailability #FreshProduce #CreeksideOrganics #CapayOrganicFarm #MissionFigs #FarmToTable #Bakersfield #California #CaliforniaAg #CaliforniaGrown #CentralValley #FarmFresh #Fresno #ImperialValley #JuicyBerries #NatureFriendlyFarming #OrganicLiving #OrganicProduce #OrganicRetail #SacramentoValley #SalinasStrawberries #USOrganic #Visalia
The lads shepherding the cows #sustainablefarming #fatherandson #nextgeneration #countryliving #farminglife #naturefriendlyfarming #simpleliving
Say hello to Ballyboley Oliver 👋🏼 First calving heifer Ballyboley Lyn popped out this fabulous bull calf all on her own 🙌🏻 This day last week Lyn was in the show ring at @balmoralshow but now mothering seems very much up her street, she’s a natural, not letting little Oliver out of her sight and he’s suckling away! 💙 Fellow show cow Ballyboley Izzy also seems pretty pleased with the latest arrival! 👀 The joy of our hardy and thrifty Ballyboley Dexter herd, they just get on with it! #ballyboleydexters #calf #pastureforlife #regenerativefarming #dextercattle #dexterbeef #dexterbeef #naturefriendlyfarming #TasteAND #TasteArdsAndNorthDown #loveANDfood #tasteANDenjoy #tasteANDexplore #visitAND
More labyrinth than spider web #labyrinth #spiders #spidersweb #nff #pfl #naturefriendlyfarming #naturefriendly #farmingforthefuture #farmingwithnature #mendip #mendiphillsnationallandscape
Today I had the pleasure of welcoming the @bbccountryfile team to @pipersfarm and @redwoodsfm to talk about the importance of small scale, nature friendly farming. It was lovely chatting to @tomheapmedia about the challenges, but also some of the benefits and opportunities for collaborative systems such as ours. Mark showed off his epic chicken system @redwoodsfm and talked about why it works for him teaming up with us, as well as some magic on balanced farming systems. He did me proud! The episode will air in the next couple of weeks. I will keep you all posted! Brilliant to have the opportunity to show a different idea to the big/small farm debate. #countryfile #farm #farming #naturefriendlyfarming #sustainability #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #pastureraised #pasturedpoultry @nffnuk
A celebration of nature friendly farming at its best 🐝 @somerleyton @frittonlake #naturefriendlyfarming #lowestoft #norfolk #suffolk#
A lovely visitor said to me the other day that she thought she'd quite like to come back as a Balnahard cow And looking at this scene it's hard to disagree 😊 #cowsarecool #cowstagram #weloveourcows #meettheherd #beefforbiodiversity #beeffarming #farmingonanisland #farmingforbiodiversity #colonsay #balnahard #kiloranbay #innerhebrides #scottishislands #visittheislands #naturefriendlyfarming #regenerativeagriculture
Sorry for the radio silence, folks. We’ve been waiting on a start-up grant to get things growing at scale here, increase our volunteer capacity, offer employment and start our veg boxes off which we were hoping to get a couple of months back. Sadly, after many months of planning and going through the process, we’ve been let down. Although it wasn’t an outright ‘no’, the seasons continue their cycle so we have been doing what we can with the little we have and are still working towards these goals. It’ll just take us longer to achieve, but fingers crossed it comes good. Meanwhile Spence, Becca and the volunteers have done loads of prep work thanks to a grant from @cornwallcommunityfoundation and the VCSE Health Improvement Fund which enabled us to purchase a few things (more news on that later) including tarpaulin for the new beds and lots of seeds which are thriving in the tunnel. Look at all the babies here! We plan to have a variety of lovely tomatoes soon, and some other bits and bobs for sale in local shops, perhaps start a market stall too in the summer… we will have to see what’s possible. If you’d like to get outside, get your hands dirty and get involved with volunteering with us, or join the waiting list for organically-grown veg boxes when they are available, or perhaps you know someone who might, please comment and tag away below. We’d love to meet you. #MarketGarden #CommunityMarketGarden #Camelford #Veggies #CommunitySupportedAgriculture #Cornwall #GrownInCornwall #SustainableFoodCornwall #EatLocal #LocalProduce #RegenerativeAgriculture #ShopLocal #NatureFriendlyFarming #FreshlyPicked #CornwallClimateCare #GrowYourown #Volunteering #VolunteerCornwall #PesticideFree #CareFarm #LearnToGrow #GetInvolved #NourishKernow #CornishProduce #VegBoxes #NatureConnection #SupportLocal #InvestInSkills #CornishEnterprise #HigherCullodenFarm
Now is a good time to spot our biggest #DungBeetle species as they are active in the evenings around large piles of dung, cow pats in particular. They are attracted to light at night & often carrying phoretic mites with which they share a symbiotic relationship. 🐂🐄💩🪲👍 (That’s a close ecological relationship in which both species are mutually benefited). #Geotrupes #dungbeetles #dungbeetlesofinstagram #cattle #livestock #insects #insect #livestockfarming #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #nature #naturefriendlyfarming #ecology #entomology #cow #poo #dung #wildlife #wildlifeplanet #naturelovers
Half term fun at Farm School! Please do share with your friends and family, or get in touch with me. Ideally suited to ages 1-12. Lots of activities for all ages, snacks and fun - but no pressure to join in if you just want to hang out with the ferrets, or in the sandpit 😁 As ever, we keep groups fairly small, so spaces are limited! #halfterm #familyfun #farmschoolfun #honestlambfarmschool #birds #nature #birdwalk #naturefriendlyfarming #farmlife
Owl box checks!🦉 This Barn owl was ringed* during owl box checks across the Darent Valley Landscape Recovery project area, thanks to @adonisblueenvironmental and @nwkcountryside. Two boxes are being used by breeding pairs of birds. The chicks are too small to ring yet, but it won't be long! 🐣 *Nests visited and birds ringed under appropriate licenses. 📷: Lucy Sawyer-Boyd #barnowl #river #naturefriendlyfarming
Wildflowers are starting to appear again in the meadows. Sound of bees and insecting humming around the fields. I don't know how many species you need to have to be species rich... but we've got afew. Just need Defra to pay me for them now #speciesrich #wildflowers #haymeadow #farm365 #naturefriendlyfarming #sustainablefarmingincentive
🪲 Save the date! 🪲 Kindly hosted by Yeo Valley Organics, and co-sponsored by First Milk and Yeo Valley, the inaugural Dung Beetle Conference is on 11-12 June at Yeo Valley in Blagdon, Somerset. With expert speakers selected to enhance learning and encourage the mutual exchange of knowledge and experience, this event will be of special interest to farmers, growers, vets, entomologists, ecologists, advisors, and those involved in veterinary medicine and relevant policy. For more details and to book your place, click on our biolink 👆 above 👆 and click on the 'FARM WALKS & EVENTS' option at the bottom. 🪲 🐏 🐄 💩 🪲 🐏 🐄 💩 🪲 🐏 🐄 💩 @YeoValley @dungbeetlefarms @sallyannspence @defrauk @naturalengland @wildlifetrusts #dungbeetles #dungbeetle #entomology #biodiversity #agriculture #livestock #nature #insects #conservation #farminguk #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture #soil #soilhealth #naturefriendlyfarming
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From whips in tubes planted in 2024 to 30+ year old systems - this year's #agroforestryopenweekend has been a big success!! Thank you to everyone who took part, opened their sites, visited, made cakes and participated in any way - it's amazing to be part of this burgeoning community. #agroforestry #agroforestrysystems #foresters #treesonfarms #farmingwithtrees #woodlandcreation #sustainablefoodsystems #soilhealth #regenerativefarming #agroecology #permaculture #naturefriendlyfarming #resilience #weneedmoretrees #complexity #diversity
We've expanded our flock of Shropshire sheep with 14 new additions 💚 We love using sheep to manage the orchards, it means no diesel mowing, shade and shelter for the sheep and overtime we'll have two outputs from one piece of land! 🍾🐑 #silvopasture #shropshiresheep #naturefriendlyfarming #cornishcider #barrelagedcider #wildfermentedcider #800yearsofhistory
Market Gardens up and down the UK are springing into life ☀️ - now is the time to support yours! Here are some of the brilliant reasons why - 🌿 Keeping it FRESH: From vibrant veggies to beautiful blooms, market gardens bring us the freshest produce, straight from the earth. 🌱 Supporting Local Communities: These gardens aren't just about growing food; they're about nurturing communities. By buying local, you’re directly supporting the hardworking people who put food on our tables. 📍 P is for Provenance: Market Gardens connect us to our food and those who grow it - there’s no made-up farm names on the packaging (in fact there’s very little packaging at all) 🌻 Biodiversity Boosters: Market gardens aren't just rows of crops; they're havens for biodiversity. They provide habitats for insects, birds, and other wildlife, creating a healthier environment for all. 🥕 Promoting Sustainability: With a focus on organic methods and sustainable practices, market gardens help lead the charge towards a greener, more eco-conscious future. 🍅 Flavour Explosion: Who needs bland supermarket veg when you can have the bursting flavours of locally grown goodness? Market gardens deliver taste sensations like no other. 👨👩👧👦 Connecting Communities: Whether it's a bustling farmers' market, a volunteer harvest or a farm open day, market gardens bring people together, fostering connections and a sense of belonging. 👩🌾 Dedication: It takes passion and serious hard graft to grow and nurture plants to feed and sustain us - those blue skies are often grey, rainy and cold too. Huge appreciation to all the market gardens in our membership and beyond. You can find your local Better Food Trader via our interactive map - link in bio. 📸 1: @goonowngrowers, 2: @amaryfarm, 3: @theplotnorthlancs, 5 & 9: @tiliaveg, 6&8: @eastneukmarketgarden, 7: @growingpeople #SupportLocal #FarmFresh #UKMarketGardens #MarketGarden #MarketGardenUK #EattheSeasons #FarmtoFork #NatureFriendlyFarming #SupportFarmers #farmingwithnature #regenerativefarming #ukfarming #organicfood #foodrevolution
It’s truly been a difficult few months with the UK hungry gap. The wet start to the year has contributed to it being particularly tricky and has served as a reminder of the impact our weather and climate change has on our crops. A little ray of sunshine appeared this week though as @sarahgreensorganics dug up a small sample of new potatoes! 🥔 We always feel that they indicate the start of a steady trickle of seasonal crops which will take us into the months of summer veg abundance. A little more waiting and we’ll be there 💚 #eattheseasonsuk #vegbox #healthyeatinglifestyle #naturefriendlyfarming
Celebrating World Bee Day, this snap taken today on a phacelia plant beside the polytunnel. Bees are some of our most precious pollinators. Responsible for pollinating an estimated 35% of crops worldwide, bees are just as important to humans as they are to the wider ecosystem. It’s hard to imagine a world without bees, but we may have to. 35% of bee species in the UK are currently facing extinction. That’s why, as an organic farm, registered with the Soil Association, we’re working for a nature-friendly farming system. One where bees and other wildlife can thrive without harmful pesticides and other damaging farming methods. #beeday #naturefriendlyfarming #regenerativeagriculture #organicfarming #nopesticides #beefriendly
Calling all organic retailers! 🍓 Spring is still in full swing, and our juicy organic strawberries are ripe for the picking! As you plan your seasonal offerings, don't miss out on the opportunity to add the freshness of strawberries to your shelves. Contact us today at (661) 859-0346 to ensure you have a healthy supply to delight your customers with the taste of spring! . . . . . #OrganicStrawberries #SpringDelights #FreshProduce #CreeksideOrganics #NationalStrawberryMonth #FreshBerries #Bakersfield #California #CaliforniaAg #CaliforniaGrown #CentralValley #FarmFresh #FarmToTable #Fresno #ImperialValley #JuicyBerries #NatureFriendlyFarming #OrganicLiving #OrganicProduce #OrganicRetail #SacramentoValley #SalinasStrawberries #USOrganic #Visalia
I've seen lots more beetles around the garden this year. I'm finding them under the tarps (right next to a feast of slugs) and around the roots of clumpy grasses. We're really starting to see the changes that organic methods make to the ecosystem. This is fantastic news as beetles have a lot of benefits: - they eat slugs (and other insects) - they are a food source for animals including amphibians and birds (which also eat slugs) - they are decomposers, breaking down dead plants and turning them into soil - they are one of the major pollinators. Some of my neglectful gardening techniques are also really positive for beetles. Things like areas of long grass, leaving piles of wood around and letting plant matter decay in situ (like all my dead flowers over winter) all help beetles to thrive. I'm also planning to build some beetle banks and dead hedges this year. Lots of centipedes about too. The slug control has arrived. Lets hope the system can balance out a bit now we have some drier weather! #wildlife #naturefriendlyfarming #marketgarden #agroecology #chemicalfree #organic #beetles #predators #ecosystem #holistic #gardening
Happy World Bee Day 🐝. We thought we'd celebrate by sharing a few facts about these incredible creatures buzzing around your garden. Did you know...? 🐝 There are over 250 species of bee in the UK ❄️ Bumblebee queens spend the entire winter hibernating alone 🌷 When a queen first emerges, she feeds on flowers, drinking nectar to gain energy 🏠 Then begins the search for a suitable nest site: holes in the ground, long grass, bird boxes and beneath garden sheds 🌼 Having chosen her nest site, the queen will collect pollen and nectar from flowers, and lay her first brood of eggs 👑 Queens remain inside the nest, laying more eggs for the next batch of workers Share your favourite bee fact in the comments below! 👇
May in the meadows 🌾 The buttercups were waving in the breeze on a beautifully sunny afternoon yesterday. Wandering around the meadows on the farm at this time of year makes my soul happy 🧡
This year we have delayed the spring cultivation to give our endangered Lapwings chance to raise their young. It was lovely to see their success today, let’s hope more hatch soon and the foxes don’t spot them. 🤞🐣 #heatonhousefarm #naturefriendlyfarming #helpingwildlife #endangeredspecies #lapwing #lapwings #environment #environmentalyfriendlyweddingvenue #environmentalyfriendly #lapwingchicks #lapwingnest #groundnestingbirds #farm #farmwedding #farmweddingvenue #sustainable #sustainablefarming #conservation #birds #birdconservation
Our team continued our farm visits this week to our Ambassador nominees. Our Network and Outreach Officer Sarah Coonan and our founder Brendan Dunford visited the farm of father and daughter Alan & Alanna Daly from Lough Mask, Co. Mayo. Some highlights: 🌿 Half of their farm is native woodland and hasn’t been touched in 200 years 🌿 A wildlife pond where ducks and herons are regular visitors. 🌿 A bat roost, which is the home of a family of Lesser Horse-Shoe bats. 🌿 As they are converting to organic, their only inputs are lime and potash. 🌿 They are planning to plant up 4 hectares of agroforestry this year. This visit is part of the assessment process for the Farming for Nature Ambassador Awards. Thanks to Derek Mcloughlin, Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE IP was also present for the visit. Link in bio to learn more about the Farming for Nature nominees #naturefriendlyfarming #farmingfornature
BIOBLITZ Festival of Wildlife & Wellbeing Programme is **Now Released** View, save, or print from our website https://shorturl.at/wYPIh SATURDAY 1st JUNE, 9am to 4:30pm Suitable for everyone- please attend & enjoy being part of the Jubilee Farm community. Free to attend as it is funded by @heritagefunduk We are celebrating @thebiglunch_ni on the same day, bring your own picnic. Refreshments available. #bioblitz #naturefriendlyfarming #jubileefarm #wildlife #wellbeing #heritage #thankstoNationalLotteryplayers
We have lots of plans for creating biodiversity in the vineyard in the years to come. 🌳 There 8 metre buffer strips every 100 metres which will be planted with mixed native trees and under sewn with pollinator mixes. 🌱 Last Autumn we planted 1.2km of hedging around the parameter of the field. 🐝 Suffolk Wildlife Trust created two ponds in the vineyard field last spring. The clay bank of the pond has provided the perfect habitat for solitary bees which are excellent pollinators and parasitic wasps which predate on small insects such as aphids and fruit flies. Watch this space as we create a wonderful ecosystem in our new vineyard… #suffolk #vineyard #naturefriendlyfarming
Having a tidy round and needed a big bag to clear leaves into...but upon finding that new tenants had moved into the bag of bags, we've had to do without on this occasion 🥰 (nest was covered back up and left as found, obviously!) . The most gorgeous little pied-wagtail nest, made of straw and lined with goat hair and sheep's wool ❤️ . #birds #accidentalbirdnestdiscovery #nestingseason #makinghomefornature #birding #crofting #naturefriendlyfarming #nature #wildlife
What an incredible day we had yesterday meeting all the wonderful families enjoying MACs farm open day. Thanks to my beekeeping-partner-in-crime, Rory for helping to hold the fort. Loads of people had their first up-close experience of honeybees with our enclosed observation hive. Right at the end of the day, we found the queen, and she’s got the native British honeybee characteristic of being black 🐝🖤. Fave questions from the tiddlers: “what colour is bee poo?” Answer: yellow, orange, rust. And “how big is a queen bee’s bum?” Answer: At least twice the size of all the other bees’ bums. #beekeeping @themacsfarm #summer #summervibes #insects #familytime #bees #blackqueen #education #naturefriendlyfarming #nature #naturelovers
Take a look at this inspiring story from rewilding pioneer Isabella Tree about how her family transformed Knepp Estate @kneppwilding into a thriving rewilded landscape, filled with wildlife. Read the article and listen to the podcast here via the link in our bio 🦋 . . . . . . #supportnature #naturelovers #natureeducation #naturefriendlyfarming #rewildingnation #natureheals
A quick walk through the #meadows this evening 🙂 #haymeadows #traditionalfarming #conservationframing #farmingwithnature #farmingwithnatureinmind #britishwildlife #biodiversity #naturefriendlyfarming
Got the first farm tour of the year tomorrow, so I’ve been visiting some of my favourite spots to see what’s going on, to make sure I show them the best of the season 🌸 the globe flowers are just getting going, along with the lousewort and sundews, there’s still some glorious carpets of violets and a few anemones left too. Lousewort is a favourite food of the narrow-bordered bee hawkmoth, which I was lucky enough to spot once - I hope to see one again someday! If you fancy visiting you can find me on Airbnb! #farmtour #wildflowers #naturefriendlyfarming #visitafarm #scottishhighlands #guidedwalk
A big thank you to Peter Bright, who set up a moth trap on the farm and spent all day delighting people with moth identification intricacies. #moths #moth #lepidodactyluslugubris #nff #naturefriendlyfarming #lepidopterist #lepidopterology #farmingforthefuture #farmingwithnature #mendip #mendiphillsnationallandscape
Did you miss our 'Understanding the financial and climate impacts of regenerative farming practices' webinar, exploring how the adoption of more regenerative farming practices will affect the bottom line? Good news: you can watch it at your leisure! Just click on our biolink 👆above👆 and select 'WEBINAR: Understanding the financial and climate impacts of regenerative farming practices.' 🪱🐝☘️🌿🐮🐑 🪱🐝☘️🌿🐮🐑 @sosuk_charity #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilheath #soilcarbon #carbonfarming #carbonfootprint #climatechange #carbonsequestration #farmingwithnature #naturefriendlyfarming #FarmNetZero
💙 #ings #cumbria #gowanbankfarm #agritourism #farmstays #naturefriendlyfarming
I have a lovely bit of news to share with you all that has been keeping me a little busier behind the scenes… I am so excited and feel very honoured to tell you all that I have recently joined @devonwildlifetrust as a Trustee. Today was the first board meeting/strategy day and to say I’m absolutely buzzing about the future of DWT is an understatement. The executive team and the other trustees are not only completely inspiring but so full of passion, hopefulness and the necessary skills to deliver ambitious goals that benefit us all. I’m really excited to be invited into the room to help advocate for farmers, to ensure that more widely nature is not separated from farming and encourage all stakeholders countywide to see the vast benefits of nature friendly farming. I’m so excited to be on this journey, learning more about the complex projects @devonwildlifetrust are delivering and supporting them in achieving their goals. I can tell you all first hand that you couldn’t ask for a better bunch of people to be tackling some of these huge challenges - what a privilege to be able to support and share this critical work. If you are as obsessed as I am with nature and are not yet a member of @devonwildlifetrust it’s super simple to join the gang and support the organisation, it takes about 2 minutes and could be the good thing you do for the day. #nature #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #sustainability #farming #britishfarming #naturefriendlyfarming
Finally made it to Lauriston Agroecological farm. It was so lovely to see all the insects and birds wizzing about. 🥰 Such a beautiful place. Also, the baked goods from @grantongardenbakery were delicious. #agroforestryopenweekend #nofilter #nofilterneeded #natureisbeautiful #plantappreciation #plantlover #horticulture #agroecology #agroforestry #pollinators #protectpollinators #ukwildlife #insects #realbread #slowfood #ancientgrains #naturefriendlyfarming #edinburghigers
Meet the Cows at Wandlebury Country Park Wednesday 29th May 10:30am. You will be able to hear all about our beautiful Belted Galloway cows and Wandlebury's Highland cows. Hopefully you will be able to spot the three new Galloway calves and get to know the gentle Highland giants on a walk with a knowledgeable guide. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park. Free event - suggested donation £3. Outdoor footwear and clothing. This event has been very popular in the past so book yourself a place. There will be two further 'meet the cow' events during the summer holidays. So if you can't make this there will be another chance. @wandleburywarden #conservationgrazing #cows #cattle #nativebreeds #gonative #agriculture #farming #backbritishfarming #regenerativeagriculture #naturefriendlyfarming #cambridge #wandlebury #wandleburycountrypark #pasturefed #farmlife #grassland #livestock #grassfed #farmingforwildlife #beltedgalloway #meetthecows
@soilassociation has just announced that His Majesty King Charles will retain his patronage of the charity as a part of his long-standing support for organic and nature-friendly farming. Read the article online - link in bio. #kingcharles #britishfarming #naturefriendlyfarming
Misty May mornings. #myfavorite #sunrise #earlystarts #cows #nff #naturefriendlyfarming #farmingforthefuture #farminglife #Mendip #mendiphillsnationallandscape
High on the downs, a wonderful tour of Sarah and Angus Sladen’s farm above Ecchinswell on a glorious Friday this week. Stone curlews, gray partridge, endless butterflies and skylarks, the whole thing was like a Housman poem. They are part of the Nature Friendly Farming Network doing all they can for biodiversity and farming in harmony with the landscape. It’s got to be the right approach and all strength to their arm I say. I will do what I can to steer the government in their direction. #hampshire #farming #naturefriendlyfarming @nffnuk #environment #wildlife
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Orders are open! New in this week we have stir fry mix from Hilltown Organics near Dartmoor, but the hungry gap really bites! Luckily there are still some amazing new cheeses to try - including this powerful, creamy Rebel Nun from the award winning Feltham Farm. Beware the cheese thief 😺 Order now, or read all about it by clicking on the link in our bio💚 #springgreens #agroecology #organiccheese #localveg #hungrygap #climate #naturefriendlyfarming #spring #seasonaleating #cheeselovers
The Herdwicks were in this field for lambing but Somerset took them out a couple of weeks ago so the Bluebells would flower. They are in the field by the house now so we are entertained by their lambs playing at the gate. . . . #bluebellsinopenfields #stayonafarm #treshnishfarm #treshnishandhaunncottages #scottishagritourism #gorural #spring #farmingwithnature #naturefriendlyfarming #herdwicksheep #islandholidays #mullholidaycottages #findyourinnerhebrides
📢 It’s approaching that time in the farming calendar for #OpenFarmSunday. 🧑🌾 Farm gates are opening across the country on 9th June! The day offers farmers an opportunity to share their farm stories and for communities to engage with those doing great work to put food on our plates. It’s a chance to connect, inspire and promote the value of farming in a way that works with nature. Get out on a farm near you! Maybe it’s a chance to meet find Em Gen members in your area, or members to be ;) Link to locations in our bio 👆 #agroecology #naturefriendlyfarming #openfarm #openfarmcommunity #emergentgeneration #farming #britishfarming #foodsystems #regenerativefarming #regen #regenerativeagriculture
Exploring the Pasture and Profit project at @treveddoe_regen with farmer and Pasture and Profit Mentor @ben_thomas7_ was a rewarding experience. Ben shared insights into his innovative farming methods, focusing on very low input systems and 100% pasture-fed native breed cattle. His dedication to creating an 'easy' system at Treveddoe was evident as he discussed his approach to rotational grazing, bale grazing, and the use of technology like Pasture Map and KiwiTech's electric fencing. Ben's discussion on his farming journey, conservation grazing, and the benefits of FiPL funding shed light on the possibilities for sustainable agriculture within @cornwall_national_landscape It was inspiring to hear how he manages his herd of Belted Galloways and North Devon Cattle while balancing his role as a farmer for Natural England. The farm walk provided a fantastic opportunity for networking and community building. With engaging discussions and valuable questions from the group, the event was both informative and collaborative. From learning about Ben's cattle management practices to understanding the impact of seasonal flow on meat sales, attendees gained a deeper appreciation for the intersection of farming, conservation, and sustainability. Overall, the day was a testament to the power of farmer-led initiatives like Pasture and Profit, fostering knowledge exchange and innovation within our farming community. Stay tuned for more insightful events and opportunities to learn from local experts like Ben Thomas. There are many more farmer-led events in the near future, so be sure to check the links in our bio for updated walks and follow us for regular updates. There are still mentee spaces available on the Pasture and Profit project— for more information, message us here or visit the Pasture for Life website via the link in our bio. @pastureforlife