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A collection of video interviews with farmers sharing their sustainability journeys, successes, and lessons learned. Farmers can discover best practices, and gain real-world insights to enhance their own sustainable farming efforts.

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How to Choose the Right Seed Mix for Grazing: A Practical Guide

How to Choose the Right Seed Mix for Grazing: A Practical Guide

Selecting the right seed mix for grazing is essential for creating a healthy and productive pasture. Whether you're a farmer looking to support livestock or a landowner wanting to establish grazing land, choosing the appropriate seed mix will ensure optimal growth,...

Can Farmers Trade Soil Carbon Credits for Profit and Sustainability?

Can Farmers Trade Soil Carbon Credits for Profit and Sustainability?

As the world grapples with climate change, innovative solutions are being sought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable practices. One such solution is the trading of soil carbon credits, a mechanism that could potentially offer farmers both profit...

The Key Benefits of Planting Hedgerows on a Farm for Sustainability

The Key Benefits of Planting Hedgerows on a Farm for Sustainability

As the world faces increasing environmental challenges, sustainable farming practices are becoming more crucial than ever. One such practice that is gaining traction is the planting of hedgerows. These natural barriers of trees and shrubs, often planted around fields...

What Is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and How It Benefits You

What Is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and How It Benefits You

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an environmentally conscious approach to managing pests, focusing on long-term prevention and control. It combines biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical strategies to minimise risks to human and animal health,, beneficial...

What Are Pollinator-Friendly Farming Practices?

What Are Pollinator-Friendly Farming Practices?

Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and other insects, play a vital role in our ecosystem by facilitating the fertilisation of plants, leading to the production of fruits, seeds, and plants that feed wildlife and humans alike. However, pollinator populations...

How Do Wildflower Strips Help Biodiversity?

How Do Wildflower Strips Help Biodiversity?

Wildflower strips, often found on the edges of agricultural fields, public spaces, and gardens, are more than just a beautiful addition to the landscape. They play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, offering a lifeline to many species that face challenges from...

What is a Biodiversity Action Plan for Farming?

What is a Biodiversity Action Plan for Farming?

A Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) for farming is a strategic approach to managing agricultural land in a way that enhances biodiversity and promotes the conservation of wildlife. These plans are designed to help farmers protect and improve the natural environment on...