Looking to the Future
The farm at Bore Place is going through an exciting period of change as we explore how best to use our land to support nature, produce food and build a more resilient landscape for the future.
Following the departure of our dairy herd in 2025, we've been taking the opportunity to trial new approaches to organic farming and land management. Livestock from neighbouring farms continue to graze parts of the estate, helping us manage our grassland and support soil health through carefully managed, low-impact grazing.
We're also experimenting with different organic crops, including a particularly successful oat harvest this year, and exploring agroforestry opportunities that bring trees and food production together to benefit both farming and wildlife. Alongside this, we're looking at improving water management across the estate, building healthier soils, and expanding our horticultural production to grow more food locally.
At Bore Place, caring for the land and the wildlife it supports is central to everything we do. Our involvement in the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme helps us take a long-term approach to managing and restoring the habitats across our estate. The scheme, supported by the government, provides funding to farmers and land managers to protect and enhance the natural environment. It focuses particularly on areas of high environmental value, supporting the conservation of wildlife, the restoration of habitats and the careful management of the countryside.
This work is part of our wider 25-year strategy, which sets out our ambition to create a climate-resilient, regenerative landscape and help transform local food systems. Bore Place has always been a place for learning and experimentation, and we're building on that tradition by testing new ideas, learning what works and sharing our experiences with others.
While we're still shaping the long-term future of the farm, our direction is clear: to create a productive, thriving landscape that supports nature, produces good food and inspires others to explore more sustainable ways of farming.