How is it nearly March already?! We've been too busy here on the farm to update you with our plans for this year, but rest assured, they're as exciting (and ambitious!) as ever... 1) Open our permanent farm shop premises... This is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time, so it’s really exciting that we’re finally in the right place to make it happen. Previously at Marlpit Farm, Loddington Farm Shop is now temporarily situated in one of our cold stores. We stock fresh, s

Tomorrow is World Rewilding Day, and it's something we're passionate about here on the farm. Don't worry, we're not talking about re-introducing apex predators at Loddington (although I'm sure the kids would think that was great fun), but more about rebuilding ecosystems with natural processes by inviting nature back onto our farm. Historically, the aim for farmers has always been to keep nature out to protect crops, but we're now realising that under the right conditions, na

Do you grow your own fruit and veg or are you planning to this year? It's nearly time to start sowing seeds, but did you know that there are regenerative farming practices that can be carried out on a smaller scale to allow you to grow even healthier food? 1) Compost This simple practice is super easy and really effective, but results in a lovely rich humus that will increase the nutrients in your soil. The key is to have a good balance between carbon (dry, 'brown' materials

Hedges are crucial to encouraging biodiversity on farms, but that's not all. Here are some of the other benefits we get from hedges: 1) They serve as a windbreak so crops can focus on flower and fruit production instead of fighting the wind. 2) They create unique habitats and corridors for insects, pollinators and other wildlife - the edge of two ecosystems (forest and field) is where you'll find the most diversity of plants and animals. 3) They increases carbon storage in bi