Climate change’s impact on agriculture and the need for a radical shift in approach is becoming more noticeable in the mainstream media. Whether it’s the first joint Sustainable Food Trust and National Farmers Union conference “Farming and climate change: towards net zero carbon emissions” in July or the Food and Countryside Commission’s recent report “Our…Continue reading Sustaining the planet
When asked what farming is for, one response might be to produce food to keep us healthy. While there is increasing evidence of the wider health and wellbeing benefits of time spent in the natural environment, sadly, current government policy doesn’t yet make the link between human health and agriculture. However, recent research by the…Continue reading Farmers championing health
The Story of Huxhams Cross, Apricot Centre A 34-acre biodynamic and permaculture-designed farm near Totnes – Huxhams Cross was secured by the Biodynamic Land Trust in 2015 and achieved full biodynamic status in 2018. Developed by the Apricot Centre team, the farm is now a thriving blueprint of regenerative, seasonally produced food – sold locally,…Continue reading Huxhams Cross Farm | The Apricot Centre
HUXHAMS CROSS FARM, The Apricot Centre, DARTINGTON Legacy Founder Marina and Founding Director Mark O’Connell with Bob Mehew and Rachel Phillips of the Apricot Centre are transforming 34 acres previously used for conventional high input farming. It is now a fertile educational market garden and family farm for biodynamic, permacultural and organic food growing. oakbrook…Continue reading Our Projects
