“Learning to heal from and connect with the land” In June, we at the Biodynamic Land Trust had the opportunity to visit the team at the Apricot Centre@Huxhams Cross Farm in Dartington. The day was a celebration for Land Trust shareholders and investors who have supported and enabled this farm to transform from just a few fields…Continue reading Making the case for a UK transition to Regenerative Agriculture – Huxham’s Cross Farm
Levels of Investment at an Emotional, Professional and Financial Level Renting – At a horticulture level it’s much easier to find land to rent than to buy. There are some key principles to have in mind when it comes to searching for land to rent. First, it’s important to think in terms of security. Is…Continue reading Buying versus Renting Land: pros & cons
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states; “Life begins the day you start a garden”. This is a wonderful sentiment, but unfortunately one that currently feels out of reach for many of us. As the price of housing, energy, food, and transport continue to soar, many of us find ourselves too preoccupied with our…Continue reading Life begins the day you start a garden
In our last blog piece, we answered different questions posed in a workshop-based session at the ORFC this year. We’d like to continue the conversation by answering more specific questions that came up at the workshop under the theme of succession and meeting the diverse needs of new entrants and ageing farmers. Q) With an…Continue reading Succession Potential and Diverse Needs
