A low input, grass-based approach to sheep and dairy farming is producing delicious food and benefitting the soil and wildlife on two Pasture for Life farms. Former Pasture for Life director Sara Gregson paid them a visit Sheep farming in Kent Fidelity Weston has run her family’s 82-hectare mixed farm near Sevenoaks since the early …
Pasture farming boosts soil health and biodiversity Read More »
A move towards biological farming is setting one mixed farm up for a better future. Sara Gregson reports Flood water in the lowest lying fields of Brook Farm, Repton in the East Midlands can hang around for months at a time and is a challenge for crops and animals alike. Father Andrew Sread with his …
Turning soil, crop and cow health around on tricky land Read More »
As with many aspects of regenerative agriculture, farmers seeking UK-based research to confirm positive features seen in their fields from bale grazing, draw a blank. Sara Gregson reports on an Innovative Farmers Field Lab looking to address this. The list of benefits of outwintering beef cattle on bales of conserved forage that have been placed …
Farmers who only ever feed pasture plants to their animals often remark on the positive effect this has on their bank balance. Sara Gregson talks to one such farmer and also reveals the findings of a recent economic survey of members of the PastureFed Livestock Association (PFLA)… Balbirnie Home Farm in Fife has been in …
‘Pasture For Life’ Makes Good Financial Sense Read More »
Encouraging greater biodiversity is one of the main drivers for farmers joining the Pasture-Fed Livestock Association, including some of the nation’s Wildlife Trusts. Sara Gregson went to meet Joe Ryder of Gwent Wildlife Trust to find out more… Traditional Hereford cattle and rare breed sheep are encouraging a rich diversity of wildflowers and wildlife across …
Pasture-Fed Cattle Help Preserve Ancient Meadows Read More »
Selling organic, ‘Pasture for Life’ food directly to consumers brings dividends for one farming family. Sara Gregson reports… First generation farmers Chris and Denise Walton have, over the past 40 years built an award-winning sustainable farm and butchery business, operating close to the Berwickshire coast in the Scottish Borders. “We always wanted to sell our …
High Quality Food With A Positive Environmental Impact Read More »
Ten years ago The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA) was formed by four farmers in the back room of a pub. Now, with more than 600 members and almost 2,000 consumer supporters, the organisation is looking ahead with confidence and excitement. Sara Gregson reports… The PFLA is a diverse and growing community of farmers, butchers, food …
Pasture For Life Goes From Strength To Strength Read More »
