Never Finished, Always Farming
Regenerative farming is never finished
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From Field to Facility: Supporting Farm Diversification with Modular Buildings
Modular buildings support farm diversification
Riding the Wave of Uncertainty
Welcome to the latest issue of Direct Driller. Alongside our usual in-depth farmer focus coverage, this edition features a preview of our favourite show, Groundswell, where the conversations around soil health, resilience and input reduction are set to be more relevant than ever. And looking at the current global situation, that relevance is not just …
Young Farmers Take Parliament by Storm, and Back Regenerative Farming
Written by Charley Snowdon, Office of Blake Stephenson MP Young Farmers from across the country stepped into the spotlight this month as Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson hosted a two-part debating programme designed to inspire young people in agriculture and place their voices at the heart of national discussion. The initiative began as an event …
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A heartfelt thank you to Trinity AgTech and a warm welcome to Lloyds
As we bring you Issue 35 of Direct Driller, we also mark a significant milestone in our journey. For the past three-and-a-half years, since Issue 17 in April 2022, we have had the immense privilege of partnering with Trinity AgTech as our main sponsor. Now, as we bid them a heartfelt farewell, we want to …
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The meaning of resilience
Resilience is a popular goal for politicians, big business and also farming. The 2026 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) had the title ‘Growing Resilience’ and was led by Jude McCann whose day job with the Farming Community Network gives him a ring-side seat at the problems of our industry. He has seen a procession of ministers …
Market turmoil is no good for farmers
The turmoil in international markets presents a golden opportunity for some and a costly experience for others. The actions of one man, Donald Trump, the US president and self-appointed leader of turmoil, has damaged not only the UK and other countries that export to the US but also the American businesses which he wants to …
Greenwashing in Advertising
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 …
When Farming Meets Gardening: How Regeneration Took Root in My Garden
By Donna Harvey-Bailye For as long as I can remember, I’ve been happiest with soil under my nails and a design plan in my head. Gardening has always been my creative outlet; a place where I can paint with plants, sculpt with texture and choreograph the seasons. My large farmhouse garden in Staffordshire has long …
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Introduction – Issue 32
How full was your grain store this harvest and how have your planting plans changed between 2021/2 and 2024/5? My guess is your 2024 harvest is 10 per cent below a 2022 baseline average and you’ll be planting as much as 10 per cent fewer acres for the next. The area planted will largely depend …