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A collaborative landscape-based programme in partnership with utilities companies and supply chain operators.

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Offering an incentive for UK Farmers to become net emissions sinks, promoting environmental regeneration through climate smart practices.

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Future Food Solutions empower farmers with climate-smart practices to boost resilience, improve soil, protect water, and capture carbon—helping businesses thrive in a changing world”

Working with climate-smart agriculture principles and viewing the agricultural systems we live in holistically.

Future Food Solutions takes a whole-system approach to driving cultural change in agriculture, recognising that lasting transformation requires working across multiple interconnected and complex systems.

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By integrating ecological, economic, agronomic, policy, scientific and academic perspectives, the programmes ran by Future Food Solutions ensures that climate-smart agricultural principles are not just implemented in isolation but understood within the broader agricultural landscape.

This holistic approach enables farmers to make informed, sustainable decisions that balance productivity, environmental stewardship, and economic viability while navigating the evolving challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing sector.

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Tamara Hall, a dedicated farmer, shares her journey into sustainable and regenerative farming, highlighting the lessons she's learned along the way. When transitioning into predominantly regenerative farming, she recommends that anyone considering the shift take things step by step, starting with professional help. Tamara's first year involved working with a contractor who was experienced in direct drilling—a method she later adopted herself. This approach allowed her to learn the ropes without the immediate pressure of owning all the equipment. “We didn’t jump straight into the deep end,” Tamara explained. “We had a contractor come in to help us set things up, which was crucial in making sure we got everything right before making any big investments in equipment.” Her farm made the shift to regenerative farming gradually. After the first year of direct drilling with a contractor, Tamara and her team got a feel for the process and decided to invest in their own equipment. However, they did not rush into discarding older machinery. “We still have our old equipment, and we do sometimes bring it out when needed, such as when weather conditions made drilling with a direct drill challenging.” For Tamara, the flexibility of regenerative farming has been key to success. She highlights how unexpected challenges, like delayed harvests and uncooperative weather, didn’t derail her efforts. In fact, her ability to adapt has shown surprising results. One year, despite less-than-ideal conditions, Tamara managed to harvest crops successfully. She explains, “We had beans that we thought we couldn’t harvest in time, but even though they were late, the yields were still good.” Incorporating a mix of newer and older farming practices has worked well for her farm. Tamara still uses some of the older equipment for specific tasks, like ploughing, and recently invested in a supermassive cultivator to address certain soil conditions. She stresses that sometimes, sticking with a mixture of old and new can be the best solution, particularly when it comes to cultivating at shallow depths. “Regenerative farming doesn’t have to be hardcore,” she says. “Soil health has improved dramatically in just five years, faster than I expected. We’ve had our bad years, but it’s all part of the learning curve. Even the challenges, like not getting crops drilled during difficult seasons, have taught me valuable lessons.” For Tamara, the biggest takeaway is that farming doesn’t always go as planned, and that’s okay. “It’s not always a disaster. Sometimes, it’s just a learning curve. And as long as you’re learning and adapting, you’re heading in the right direction.” #farming #agriculture #farm #agri #sustainability #farmlife #farmer #harvest #climatechange #climate #regen #regenerativefarm #soilhealth #soiltips #technology #precision #precisionfarming #covercrops #knowledge #community
"What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Sustainable Farming" - Tamara Hall shares her experiences!
Sustainability in farming is a journey, not a destination, as many farmers are discovering. For Graham Potter of The Grange Farm in Thirsk, the road to improving soil health and embracing sustainable practices has been a steady and ongoing effort since 2014. “It takes time,” says Graham. “This doesn’t happen overnight. We’ve been on this sustainable journey since 2014, and we’re still on it.” The journey began with cover cropping, an essential first step in improving the land’s fertility and structure. "We started by focusing on the soil and looking at what we could do to manage compaction and put life back into the land," he shares. “Getting the soils healthier was our priority from the start.” However, this process is far from quick. “It’s not an overnight fix,” Graham adds. “It takes years to get the soils back to where they should be, and that’s something anyone starting out on this journey needs to understand. Nature doesn’t work on a short-term timeline.” While the path to sustainability may take time, it is clear that the long-term benefits of healthier soils, better land management, and more sustainable practices are worth the effort. As farming continues to evolve, embracing these changes and committing to the process will be crucial for ensuring a more sustainable future for agriculture. #farming #agriculture #farm #agri #sustainability #farmlife #farmer #harvest #climatechange #climate #regen #regenerativefarm #soilhealth #soiltips #technology #precision #precisionfarming #covercrops #knowledge #community
Graham Potter Sustainable Journey
Jonathan Hodgson farms Great Newsome Farm, a family-run operation of 280 hectares located in the heart of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The farm has a diverse rotation of crops, including winter malting barley, spring oats, flax, winter beans, and peas. Since 2019, Jonathan has made significant strides in adopting sustainable farming practices, with a focus on soil health and reducing reliance on external inputs. In 2019, Jonathan made the decision to transition Great Newsome Farm toward more sustainable practices, embracing a strip-till approach, which minimises soil disturbance. To facilitate this shift, the farm sold much of its existing machinery and invested in new equipment for strip-tilling. Alongside this, Jonathan joined the Sustainable Landscapes Programme, which provided valuable guidance on improving soil health, increasing organic matter, and reducing the farm's carbon footprint. One of the key practices implemented on the farm has been the use of cover crops, planted as part of the rotation to improve soil health, prevent erosion, and promote biodiversity. Jonathan plants a mix of six to eight species of cover crops in August, with funding support from Yorkshire Water. The cover crops help to maintain soil structure by keeping roots in the ground throughout the year, feeding soil microbes and worms, which are crucial for soil health. Over the course of three years, Jonathan has noticed significant improvements in the soil’s physical structure, particularly in the top 20 to 30 cm of soil, despite challenges like the dry summer of 2021 that hindered the growth of the crops. While the transition to more sustainable practices has not been without its challenges, Jonathan remains optimistic. He acknowledges that adapting to a new way of farming requires patience, and the benefits are often not immediately apparent. Results were modest in the first two years, but by the third and fourth years, improvements in soil health became clear. Jonathan encourages farmers who are considering a similar shift to start small, trying out sustainable practices in a familiar area, and being patient with the process. He also highlights the importance of engaging with other farmers and seeking advice from those who have already adopted similar practices. With access to resources like books, podcasts, and online forums, he believes that farmers can learn from one another and successfully navigate the transition. Jonathan’s journey at Great Newsome Farm is a powerful example of how sustainable farming practices can improve soil health, reduce input costs, and contribute to a more resilient farming system. By focusing on cover crops, strip-till farming, and working with programs like the Sustainable Landscapes Programme, Jonathan has made significant progress in enhancing the sustainability of his farm. Through the Sustainable Landscapes programme, Jonathan has been able to visit other farms, observe their practices, and learn firsthand about what works and what doesn’t. The opportunity to exchange knowledge and even discuss mistakes with other farmers has been crucial in Jonathan’s journey. He values these interactions as they provide practical insights and help avoid costly errors, making the transition to sustainable farming more successful. Jonathan is not only improving the health of his farm’s soil but also contributing to the broader movement towards sustainable agriculture in the UK. #farming #agriculture #farm #agri #sustainability #farmlife #farmer #harvest #climatechange #climate #regen #regenerativefarm #soilhealth #soiltips #technology #precision #precisionfarming #covercrops #knowledge #community
Jonathan Hodgson MyRegen Journey
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We work with farmers, growers, environmental stakeholders, suppliers and food & drink brands throughout the UK and internationally.

“Future Foods Solutions, through the Sustainable Landscapes Programme have been pivotal in delivering cultural change in farming practices. Their approach of demonstrating real world benefit to farm businesses through meaningful engagement and support, is enabling the improvement we are looking for in some of our most sensitive catchments.”

Paul Speight, Hydrologist, Yorkshire Water