Springham Farm, near Hailsham in East Sussex, was acquired by the Biodynamic Land Trust in December 2020 through a generous benefactor. New tenants Springham Grove LLP have exciting plans for the future of this 229-acre holding. They aim to create an inspiring, regenerative, biodynamic farm for the mutual benefit of humans and nature that can…Continue reading Springham Farm
Reviewing and looking forward
The recent Biodynamic Land Trust AGM was a chance to reflect on the achievements of the previous year and an opportunity to look forward. In view of the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions this year’s meeting was held online via Zoom. Although in many ways more restrictive and less social than a traditional AGM, it did mean…Continue reading Reviewing and looking forward
Supporting UK Biodynamic Farmers
In 2019 in the UK only 2.7% of agricultural holdings were farmed organically and of these only 1% biodynamically. Biodynamics is a holistic, sustainable and enhanced form of organic farming which: seeks to maximize the health and vitality of soil, food and people, sees the farm as a self-maintaining flourishing ecosystem composed of many elements,…Continue reading Supporting UK Biodynamic Farmers
Sustaining the planet
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