Case studies

Journeys towards agroecology

The motivation, experiences, successes and trials of farmers committed to creating innovative, profitable changes to their farms using nature-based and agroecological principles.

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Godminster Organic Dairy

Meet Peter Cheek, farm manager at Godminster Organic Dairy Farm in Somerset. Find out more about animal welfare, herbal leys, soil health and biodiversity and water quality.
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Boxford Fruit Farms

Robert England, manager of Boxford Farms (top fruit) talks about the farm's closed-loop waste system and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and more.
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Field Hall Farm

Rob Atkin from Field Hall Farm near Uttoxeter talks about improving water quality and introducing a wider crop rotation to manage grass weeds.
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Broome Park Farm

George Burrell manages this 620-hectare upland beef and sheep farm in Northumberland. Find out how he's building resilience, both economically and environmentally.
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Tregooden Farm

Catherine and Malcolm Barrett talk about introducing natural capital, improving soil health and managing livestock at Tregooden Farm near Bodmin.
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