Future Food Solutions

Empowering farmers using climate-smart practices to help businesses thrive in a changing world.

Future Food Solutions
Earthworms are essential for improving soil health through their natural processes. As they burrow into the soil, they create channels that enhance aeration and water infiltration, allowing roots to access air and moisture more easily. Worms also consume organic matter, such as plant debris and dead leaves, and break it down in their digestive systems. The resulting waste, known as worm castings, is a rich source of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which fertilise the soil and boost plant growth. These castings also improve soil structure, making it more crumbly and better able to retain moisture while preventing erosion. In essence, worms help create a balanced, nutrient-rich environment, promoting healthier plants and more resilient soil over time. #regenerativeagriculture #farming #cropresidue #agriculture #covercrops #cropimprovement #agri #climatesmartagriculture #climatesolutions #climatechange #agriculturelife #regenerativeagriculture
Worms, the unsung heroes to healthy soil
Sustainable farming is a journey that requires time, patience, and a long-term commitment to the land. Unlike conventional farming, which often focuses on short-term yields, sustainable practices aim to restore and maintain soil health, conserve water, and promote biodiversity. These changes don't happen overnight. Farmers must carefully observe their ecosystems, experiment with new methods, and gradually adjust to nature’s rhythms. Over time, the investment in practices like crop rotation, organic fertilisation, and reduced pesticide use leads to healthier soils, more resilient crops, and a more balanced relationship with the environment. It's a process of growth, learning, and adaptation, where the rewards come slowly but steadily. #regenerativeagriculture #farming #agriculture #covercrops #agri #sustainablefarming #sustainability #soilhealth #climatesmartagriculture #climatesolutions #climatechange #soilscience
One farms journey to a Sustainable Future
Cover crops like red clover, a type of legume, improve soil health by fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere and converting it into a form that plants can absorb. This process enriches the soil with valuable nutrients, reducing the need for synthetic fertilisers. In addition, red clover's deep root system helps improve soil structure, promoting better water retention and reducing erosion. When tilled into the soil, the decomposing plant matter adds organic material, enhancing soil fertility and creating a healthier environment for the following crop to thrive. #regenerativeagriculture #sustainablefarming #climatesmartfarming #carbonsequestration #nutrientcycling #climatechange #climateaction #biodiversity #covercrops #legumes #yield #rootgrowth #soilprotection #landresilience #aggregates #clover
Cover crops in action with Joe Clarke (Low Swainby Farm)
In this video, we’ll explain how a penetrometer is used to measure soil compaction, which directly impacts root growth and plant health. High resistance indicates compacted soil, which makes it difficult for roots to grow and access nutrients and water. Low resistance means the soil is loose, allowing for better root penetration and healthier plant development. #soilcompaction #roots #cropyield #regenerativeagriculture #sustainablefarming #nutrients #soilhealth #waterfiltration #farming #agriculture #covercrops #compaction #cropdiversification
Richard Boldan (Edaphos Agronomy) demonstrates how to use a penetrometer to measure soil compaction
Cover crops add soil organic matter, improve soil structure, whilst also promoting beneficial soil microbes to increase nutrient cycling - making the land more fertile for the following crop. Using diverse mix of cover crops will bring their own benefits - legumes fix nitrogen, grasses improve soil structure, and brassicas break up compacted soil. #soilhealth #farming #cropdiversification #agriculture #covercrops #sustainablefarming #regenerativeagriculture #biodiversity #soilmicrobes #grazing
Dr David George (Entomologist, Newcastle University) dives into the many benefits of cover crops.
Climate Smart farming techniques such as cover cropping and functional field margins can enhance farm biodiversity and create a natural ecosystem that supports beneficial insects. By integrating these practices, farmers can encourage natural pest control through predatory insects, pollinators, and soil organisms—ultimately reducing the reliance on artificial pesticides. #soilhealth #farming #cropdiversification #agriculture #carboncredits #covercrops #sustainablefarming #sustainablefuture #regenerativeagriculture #biodiversity #waterquality #legumes #brassicas #grasses #wildlife
Neil Fuller (Soil Scientist, Atlas Biosystems) on the Climate Smart Farming
In this video we explore how cover crops can play a crucial role in water management, helping to prevent water runoff and reduce water pollution. Cover crops can improve soil structure, increase water retention, and act as a natural filter to protect waterways from harmful nutrients and sediments. By using cover crops, farmers can not only conserve water but also contribute to healthier ecosystems and more sustainable farming practices. #soilhealth #farming #cropdiversification #agriculture #carboncredits #covercrops #sustainablefarming #sustainablefuture #regenerativeagriculture #biodiversity #waterquality #légumes #brassicas #grasses #wildlife
Dr. Iain Gould (Soil Scientist, Lincoln University) talks cover crops and water management
Cover crops help to form soil aggregates—clusters of soil particles held together by organic matter, minerals, and microbes. These aggregates improve soil structure and biology, boost nutrient availability, and enhance water retention, all of which significantly improve soil health and support stronger plant growth! #soilhealth #farming #cropdiversification #agriculture #carboncredits #covercrops #sustainablefarming #sustainablefuture #regenerativeagriculture #biodiversity #waterquality #légumes #brassicas #grasses #wildlife
Dr. Iain Gould (Soil Scientist, Lincoln University) on cover crops and soil health.
In this second episode, Andrew Winn and Gordon Hamilton take us on farm to demonstrate how an optimised tire setup using VVF Tyres' "Very High Flexion" technology, which allows operation at lower inflation pressures while supporting the same load as conventional tires, helps reduce soil compaction and alleviate stress on machinery. #compaction #soilhealth #reducecosts #sustainablefarming #tyretechnology #profitability #regenerativeagriculture #sustainablefarming #innovation #arable #cropyield
Tyre Masterclass Part 2 with Andrew Winn (Peter Winn Tyres) & Gordon Hamilton (TIA Agri)
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