Upper Beult Farmer Cluster

Promoting and celebrating the great work of farmers from around the river Beult, working together for food, water and wildlife at a landscape scale

[Holly Shearman @Holz1987Holz]

💥Kent/ Sussex Livestock farmers💥don’t miss this event - 1.30pm 29th May - https://t.co/DZfKigLGMT to find out more & sign up free today #farmofthefuture #climatesmartfarming @FWAGSouthEast @CLASouthEast @NFUKent @nfueast @AHDB_BeefLamb @SouthEastFarmer @NFFNUK @KentWildlife

[Innovation for Agriculture @InnovationforAg]

Join us for Soil to Sustainability: Pathways to Net Zero Farming.

We are excited to invite farmers to a free event focusing on Soil, Grassland & Catchment Management providing valuable insights into a whole farm approach to sustainable farming.

📍Cot Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8JD

✅ Reducing nitrogen while improving grassland
✅ Soil health, drainage and rooting
✅ Visual soil assessments
✅ Farm ponds, wetland and water management

Join the farm walk, hear from experts and enjoy a BBQ.

Sign up now at https://t.co/XMQ3r1NvCS

[Kent Wildlife Trust @KentWildlife]

It’s been a long time coming but the lorries will be arriving to remove waste from Hoad’s Wood imminently.

None of this clean up would be taking place without the exceptional efforts of @rescuehoadswood - campaigning works.

[Upper Beult Farmer Cluster @BeultFarmers]

We had a great cluster event on Tuesday discussing climate resilience on farm! A big thank you to the speakers and everyone who came along! @NESussexandKent @ADASGroup @FarmerAndyH @Ct_FarmButchers @SE_Rivers_Trust @KentWildlife @SouthernWater #farmerclusters

[Kent Wildlife Trust @KentWildlife]

Exciting News from Farm Expo! We’re thrilled to have won the "Most Informative Stand" prize! 🎉

Huge congratulations to our Farmer Cluster Officer, Ellen, for her fantastic work connecting farmers across Kent.

Through Farmer Clusters, we’re bringing farmers together to share knowledge, collaborate, and expand environmental actions, helping to boost biodiversity, improve water quality, and tackle climate change, all while producing food sustainably. 🌿🚜

Learn more about how we’re supporting farmers and the environment 👉 https://t.co/6g51hz9PZq

[Upper Beult Farmer Cluster @BeultFarmers]

A few of us went to visit the @AllertonProject yesterday and had a great day hearing from Dr Alastair Leake about all the great projects happening there.

It was really interesting learning about balancing productive farming with wildlife habitat! #farmerclusters

[Upper Beult Farmer Cluster @BeultFarmers]

Had a lovely evening @greenfarmkent yesterday celebrating the Upper Beult Farmer Cluster Christmas Party!🎄It was great to catch up with everyone and of course, give out our cluster awards! @KentWildlife @SouthernWater @SE_Rivers_Trust

[Rescue Hoad's Wood 🍃💚🍃 @rescuehoadswood]

🆘 River Beult #SSSI in severe danger 🆘

🏠 Developer applying to discharge of 1000 cubic metres of sewage effluent PER DAY💩💧

Read our blog & send your objections to [email protected] before 30 December👇

https://t.co/W5tPQhI60D

[Rescue Hoad's Wood 🍃💚🍃 @rescuehoadswood]

🧵Chilmington Green is a development of 2,700 homes. Developers propose discharging 927 cubic metres of sewage DAILY into a tributary of the River Beult, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Read about it ⬇️ then email to object at [email protected]

[Andrew Howard @FarmerAndyH]

So this happened last night. Feeling very humbled. Like to thank all my friends and peers on here who have helped and inspired me over the years.Too many to name.I have nicked many ideas from lots of people 😂
@abacusorganic @BBCFoodProg @charlottebsmith @KentWildlife @Hodmedods

[Upper Beult Farmer Cluster @BeultFarmers]

Exciting arrival today! The Upper Beult Farmer Cluster Project Report of the last 5-years! So much amazing work has happened with lots planned for the future! Cluster members will be receiving copies in the post very soon! @KentWildlife @SouthernWater

[Upper Beult Farmer Cluster @BeultFarmers]

We had an amazing day on Saturday at the Weald of Kent Ploughing Match supported by the Marden Farmer Cluster, @SE_Rivers_Trust , @KentWildlife, @MardenWildlife, and @SouthernWater !

Thank you to everyone who came to visit us at our stand! #farmerclusters #farmingforwildlife

[Martin Lines @LinesMartin]

Encouraging to see the @NaturalEngland report highlight how nature-friendly farmers' efforts in creating quality habitats are making a real difference. With strong support & well-funded ELMS, more farmers can deliver these urgently needed results. 🌱🌍 👇https://t.co/WbQuPWSVpR

[Upper Beult Farmer Cluster @BeultFarmers]

This week has been very exciting! A family of beautiful barn owls ringed by qualified ecologist @chas_holt in the cluster! @KentWildlife #farmerclusters #farmingforwildlife #wildlife

[FWAG South East @FWAGSouthEast]

Neil Anderson, livestock farmer from Kent, has received the Emsden Trophy from the CLA. Debbie Reynolds, our Kent adviser, nominated him for his work to improve soil health, cut chemical use & provide safe nesting, breeding and feeding sites for native wildlife. Congratulations!

[BuzzingSouthEast @nikkigammans]

Hi everyone
We are at the Kent County Show from tomorrow to Sunday so if you are in the area and want to come along. We will be in the Maidstone building. Last year it was good fun. Hope to see you there @BumblebeeTrust

[Joel Williams @IntegratedSoils]

Anyone who missed @AxtenFarmsLtd at @Groundswellaguk last week has one last chance to see them in the UK this Tuesday in Kent. Talks will focus on intercropping and compost extracts plus bbq dinner.

Last call for tix, only ~10 left! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/Mo0f801Fyw

[Six Inches of Soil @sixinchessoil]

Today IN THE UK 🇬🇧 we are very excited to announce 📣 that you can watch our ‘fully independent’ film online - please go to https://t.co/LRidsSjhkd NOW!

[Upper Beult Farmer Cluster @BeultFarmers]

Had an amazing time at Groundswell and great to see so many Upper Beult Cluster members there too!

[Kent Wildlife Trust @KentWildlife]

Rory and Ellen had a fantastic time at #Groundswell2024. 🌞

Here they are, all smiles after two days of fascinating seminars, safaris, and networking - from a dung beetle safari to a talk on biostimulants!

Learn more about our farming work here: https://t.co/O7zyts1CBy