We invited Yorkshire Water’s Water Quality Scientist Beth and Andrew from the Catchment Strategy Team to discover how sustainable agricultural practices on our programme farms are transforming water quality.

Meet Mike, self-proclaimed farm manager, decision maker, cow man, sweeper upper, mechanic, electrician, plumber, and the newest lead of the Sustainable Landscapes Shipton innovation group. 

Having graduated from Harper Adams University in 1987 with […]

On a recent trip to Richard Bramley’s Manor farm, we looked at the value of cover crops, habitats and putting numbers to biodiversity

Taking part in the Sustainable Landscapes Wolds Programme has been a great opportunity for Liz Sellers and Jeremy Harrison of Harrison Farms, who credit it with environmental, economic, and social benefits to their […]

1.Soil Vitality Mix also EFA compatible
Sow rate 25 kg/ha

The seed mix is designed more for use on lighter land. Different to the soil structure seed mix in that it includes the use of a deeper rooting […]

The first meeting hosted by David Blacker at his Skelton farm, looked at winter wheat and spring beans, both grown following the use of cover crops last autumn.

The wheat pictured below was in great health, with large flag leaves a good […]

A key part of improving soil structure and water quality is to increase the amount of organic matter in the soil. A 1% increase in organic matter per acre increases water holding capacity by 21,000 gallons per acre. This reduces soil […]