If, like me, you wondered if Mzuri had stopped all production and was going to fade away, read on. When I first heard the news that Mzuri were stopping production in the UK, naturally, I was gutted. Although they are still providing spares and support, I tried to plan what to do next. The Mzuri […]
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It is that time of year again. As we look ahead to the 1st and 2nd of July, anticipation for Groundswell 2026 is building. What began in 2016 as a modest gathering of 500 farmers in a barn at Lannock Manor Farm has evolved into the UK’s flagship event for regenerative agriculture. Born out of
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In line with their no-till mantra, AerWorx offers up a drill that is straightforward, efficient and competitively priced. The AerWorx VIPER series, which attracted much attention at Groundswell 25, will again be on display at this year’s show. Suitable for grassland and arable use, the drill can accommodate a variety of seed sizes from clover
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Another two Groundswell Session summaries from Mike Abram’s Regenerative Farmer Substack newsletter. Telling the regenerative story in the media Some brilliant advice on how to tell the regenerative farming story in the media, whether on TV, in a podcast or on social media from those who are doing it successfully Location: Groundswell FestivalSeminar: Telling the Regenerative Story:
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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
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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
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From continuous cereals to growing multiple crops using no-till and other regenerative farming techniques, a group of Kenyan farms have made big strides in the past 15 years Written by Mike Abram I’m standing in a farmyard next to a Horizon disc drill, discussing how the farm is getting on with using it in its
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Jan 2026 Late winter is a natural pause point on our farm which grows predominantly combinable crops. Most of the decisions that mattered were made months ago, the crops are either in or they aren’t, and the consequences are starting to show themselves. It’s also when the background pressures feel loudest, because the work rate
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The Silent System Beneath Your Boots Written by Hugh Goldsworthy, Farm Landscape Contractor and Independent Soil Researcher If you have never heard of quorum sensing, do not worry, you are not alone. Ask a room full of farmers or soil scientists about it and many/if not most, will not have heard of it either. But
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Staffordshire FCN’s 30th anniversary Farmers’ Ball brought the agricultural community together for an unforgettable night, raising vital funds and highlighting the growing importance of support for farmers under pressure. Staffordshire FCN held a Farmers’ Ball on 1 November to mark their 30-year anniversary. It was attended by over 400 people who celebrated throughout the night,
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