Blog Posts

What is regenerative agriculture and what methods are available? Imagine a world where farming doesn’t just take from the earth but gives back more than it takes. That's the essence of regenerative agriculture. This approach to farming is gaining traction as people realise the importance of sustainable practices for our planet's future. But what exactly is regenerative agriculture, and how does it differ from other regenerative farming practices and methods? Let’s dig into the soil—literally...

How do I make an SFI application? Applying for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) can be a rewarding way to support sustainable agricultural practices while benefiting from government incentives. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or new to the concept of sustainable farming, navigating the SFI application process can seem daunting. This guide will walk you through the steps to make an SFI application, ensuring that you understand the process and can submit a successful application. What is...

What is the Sustainable Farming Initiative? As the global population grows and the impact of climate change becomes increasingly apparent, sustainable farming practices are more critical than ever. The Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI) represents a significant step towards addressing these challenges by promoting practices of food production that are both environmentally and economically sustainable. This blog post explores what the Sustainable Farming Initiative is, its goals, and how it...

How do you utilise inputs more effectively to maximise yield? In the agriculture industry, maximising yield is a primary goal for farmers and growers. The key to achieving higher yields lies in the effective utilisation of inputs—such as seeds, water, fertilisers, and pesticides. By optimising these resources, farmers can enhance productivity, reduce costs, and contribute to sustainable farming practices. This blog post explores how to utilise inputs more effectively to maximise yield?,...

We invited Yorkshire Water’s Water Quality Scientist Beth and Andrew from the Catchment Strategy Team to discover how sustainable agricultural practices on our programme farms are transforming water quality. https://youtu.be/yrbaDg-L7Pg?feature=shared

Meet Mike, self-proclaimed farm manager, decision maker, cow man, sweeper upper, mechanic, electrician, plumber, and the newest lead of the Sustainable Landscapes Shipton innovation group.  Having graduated from Harper Adams University in 1987 with a degree in agriculture, Mike returned to Yorkshire to take over Elm House farm in Green Hammerton. He began with 130 acres, ten cows and a second-hand tractor. Fast forward to 2023, the farm now spans 220 acres of arable land, on heavy clay...

Paul Rhodes, Future Food Solutions Director, recently sat down with The Global City (City of London) to discuss our sustainable farming techniques and how being based in the UK has helped us introduce Future Food Solutions services to major multinational food companies. Read the full case study on The Global City website here. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Tom Mellor farms just over 500 acres of arable land, high above Bridlington on the Yorkshire coast. On rolling hills typical of the Yorkshire Wolds, soils here are well drained but thin and chalky and therefore prone to erosion and nutrient leaching. They do, however, grow excellent malting barley. Tom has a keen interest in farming more sustainably. He has focused closely on improving his soil fertility and farm biodiversity, whilst reducing inputs where possible, but always with a close eye...

The world’s first arable carbon credits verified by BCarbon have been sold in a major new initiative that could reverse climate change by using farmland to pull harmful carbon from the atmosphere. Unlike many carbon credit programmes, the project by UK-based Future Food Solutions sequesters carbon from the atmosphere and restores soil health by storing carbon in the ground, enabling farmers to combat climate change while continuing to feed the world. Carbon credit trading is expected to hit...