Regenerative agriculture

The Farm

Commonwork Farm is a 500-acre farm at the heart of the Bore Place estate, managed using regenerative principles to support climate resilience, soil health, and thriving ecosystems. We are working with nature to restore biodiversity across the landscape — from planting diverse herbal leys and hedgerows, to managing meadows and woodlands in ways that create vital habitats for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.

Our approach is rooted in long-term stewardship, aiming to rebuild the health of the land while producing food and supporting livelihoods. As the farm evolves, we’re committed to learning from the land and adapting our practices to meet the challenges of a changing climate and nature crisis.

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What does it mean to be organic?

Being certified as organic means that you have been approved by the Soil Association and can demonstrate that you are committed to a system of farming which aims to produce high-quality food, using methods that benefit people, the environment, plant health and animal welfare. It means no artificial fertilisers, no pesticides and higher animal welfare.

What is regenerative farming?

Regenerative farming aims to ensure that farming has a positive impact on our land and environment. Key to this is working with nature to improve the habitats, soil and biodiversity of the farm. Many of the principles of organic farming are aligned to regenerative farming but not all farmers who have regenerative values have been certified as organic.

Improving our soils

Healthy soil is critical to regenerative farming. We aim to farm in a way that regenerates soil health. Restoring soil reduces atmospheric CO2 and dramatically improves water retention which is increasingly important with climate change and drier summers. It also helps with grass growth.