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Defra reopens £150m capital grants for farm investment in England. Our advisors can help you design and apply for the right package for your business.

With hot, dry days dominating much of the UK and some combines already rolling across the South and East before the end of June, many...

Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs)  are spatial plans, stemming from the Environment Act 2021, to drive habitat restoration,...

There is no hiding the fact that our wildlife is in need of some help. In the UK, 41% of species have experienced declines since 1970....

What is a living mulch? A living mulch typically consists of low-growing plants - often clovers or another legume - sown between or...

At Hadleigh Castle, a new chapter in the landscape's history is unfolding. Beneath its ancient ruins, over 100 hectares of tired arable land are being transformed into vibrant wetland through a Higher-Tier Countryside Stewardship project. Designed to support lapwing, redshank and other wildlife, the scheme blends ecology with regenerative farming, using native grazing livestock, predator-proof fencing, and expertly crafted habitats.

The term " regenerative agriculture " has rapidly gained traction in recent years, for better or for worse, but what does it really mean?...

What exactly is a weed?  In basic terms, the term 'weed' refers to any plant growing in an unwanted location, whether that’s in a garden...