Join us for a well-informed discussion with two speakers who are helping to reduce pollution and support the ecosystems that we all depend upon so vitally.

Since the mid-20th century agriculture has gradually shifted towards intensive farming systems relying on the increased use and dependency on artificial fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides. We have all witnessed a maximisation in food production, but scientific evidence is now showing that these methods are increasingly unsustainable with profound consequences resulting in the detriment of soil health and nature overall.  

So, how do we help farmers increase their yields while protecting the environment?  Low input systems – something akin to organic/regenerative farming rely less on chemical inputs and more on natural/traditional methods of farm and soil management.  An approach that works with nature – not against it. 

Richard Harding of Groundswell is a passionate agronomist.  He believes we need to go beyond sustainability to being truly regenerative and views agriculture as an integral part of a circular economy.  And for food producers this system starts with the soil.  Richard grew up in Sidmouth, East Devon and attended Harper Adams where he studied agriculture.  He works with innovative rural farm businesses across the South of England and beyond and is an advocate of future-proofing farming through knowledge transfer.

Sir Philip Colfox, owner of the Symondsbury Estate, is on a journey to promote eco-friendly technologies that would enable high productivity farming to be done with the lowest possible use of highly targeted chemicals.  These innovations could potentially enable organic farming and make GM crops redundant.

Please call 01308 459511 or email gallery@sladersyard.co.uk to reserve your seats. Numbers are limited and reservations will be essential.