Written by Chris Fellows after reading Caroline Grindrod’s latest regen report The term “regenerative agriculture” is everywhere, but what does it truly mean? As corporate giants and grassroots farmers rally behind the term, we are seeing a great divergence, a split that will define the future of our food system. Regenerative agriculture has captured the […]
Regenerative Agriculture: Are We Heading for a Great Divide? Read More »
Written by Chris Fellows The promise of a high-tech farming future is here, but for many UK farmers it remains tantalisingly out of reach. We are caught in a dangerous limbo: a “Gramsci Gap” where the old ways of farming are dying, but the new, tech-driven world is struggling to be born. As a farming
Mind the Gap: Why UK Agritech is Stuck in the “Time of Monsters” Read More »
Written by Chris Fellows Soap box time – as this is a pet hate of mine. Having been involved in regen for quite a few years, I do feel that it has been hijacked for commercial gain by many businesses without them putting in the hard yards to implement the proper practices. There are several
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I know I’m biased as I was involved in the first Groundswell, but the event proved once again why it is the UK’s flagship event for regenerative agriculture. As always, held at Lannock Manor Farm in Hertfordshire, this year’s festival brought together farmers, scientists, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers for a celebration of soil, food, sustainability
Groundswell 2025: A Regenerative Festival That Goes Beyond the Soil Read More »
We’re constantly told that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to transform farming. There’s no shortage of tech companies, startups, and big ag players developing AI-powered solutions for farmers. But very few people have stopped to ask: what do farmers actually want or need from AI? More importantly, what tools already exist, and how can we
Learning About AI in Farming Read More »
Written by Chris Fellows I was reading a paper on water usage (QR code at the end if you want to read the whole thing) and realised we don’t talk enough about water in this magazine. Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, but in regenerative agriculture, its role is especially critical and multifaceted. While much
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Written by Chris Fellows Farmers are at the frontline of meeting environmental challenges while keeping their businesses resilient and productive. Innovation—especially farmer-led innovation—is key to moving regenerative practices forward. The ADOPT Fund is now open and aims to do exactly that. With up to £20.6 million available in 2025/26, the Accelerating Development of Practices and
Apply Now: New ADOPT Fund Backs Farmer-Led Regenerative Innovation Read More »
There is a common saying around the industry that “Farmers are slow to adopt technology.” It’s a long standing perception and it’s linked to my last article on step verses incremental change. Step change is difficult. But I do think this is used by companies to explain away slow adoption of their products to their
Ag Tech Has a Problem Read More »
I had already written this into based on the IHT announcement and the subsequent farming protests and events organised around the country. But having listened to the brilliant Tom Martin talking on stage at the BASE conference I gave it a little update – as his ideas on communication are spot on and really show
What the public think of farming? Read More »
The development of soil-release agents and protected forms of phosphate means growers can meet crop needs without having to apply large quantities of TSP, SSP or rock phosphate. Disincentivised by higher prices for phosphate (P) fertiliser Britain’s growers have gradually reduced application rates to the extent that many soils now contain worryingly low levels of
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