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Delivering sustainability farmed land in North Lincolnshire through the use of climate smart farming practices.

In 2024, Future Food Solutions, in partnership with Anglian Water, launched a new Sustainable Landscapes Programme in North Lincolnshire. The initiative is designed to drive cultural change in broadacre farming across this predominantly arable region.

North Lincolnshire is characterised by fertile, flat soils—ranging from clay to loam and sand—ideal for growing a diverse range of crops. Its proximity to the Humber Estuary brings both opportunity and challenge, with some areas susceptible to flooding. This has implications for land drainage, soil health, and water quality.

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Sharing

Boost Soil
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Build Land
Resilience

Sequester
Carbon

Enhance Water
Quality

The region is also set to become increasingly important as a strategic water resource. As part of Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance, a major infrastructure project is underway to transfer water across the region. This pipeline will connect North Lincolnshire with other key supply areas, ensuring long-term water security for communities and agriculture across the east of England.

As of spring 2025, the Sustainable Landscapes Programme has engaged with over 25,000 hectares of arable land, working closely with farmers to accelerate the adoption of climate-smart farming techniques. These practices are tailored to enhance soil structure, reduce nutrient leaching, and build long-term resilience to environmental and economic pressures.

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Sustainable Landscapes in partnership with Yorkshire Water
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
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Building on over six years of collaborative progress across the Sustainable Landscapes network, this programme continues to support farmers through:

  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Boosting Soil Health
  • Building Land Resilience
  • Carbon Sequestration
  • Enhancing Water Quality

Participating farmers receive dedicated technical advice to implement regenerative practices that not only improve productivity and profitability but also support biodiversity, capture carbon, and safeguard water quality. This shift towards more sustainable farming systems ensures long-term benefits for both the land and the wider environment—while aligning with the region’s growing strategic importance in the water network.