River Beane

River Beane Farmer Cluster. Group of farmers working together to enhance the river and local environment. Facilitated by @fwageast and funded by @affinitywater

[River Beane @farmcluster]

So much to see and learn @Groundswellaguk . Roll on day two.

[FWAG East @FWAGeast]

Pond restoration & creation is the quickest way to regenerate biodiversity on the farm.

Join us on a pond safari at @Groundswellaguk to hunt for the ghosts of farming's past and discover what's lurking in the waters of Lannock Farm!

⏰1pm Weds & 12pm Thurs
📍PF1 E1 (FWAG Stand)

[River Beane @farmcluster]

Great to see the @Groundswellaguk site set up in full swing earlier. It's looking better than ever. Hats off to River Beane Farmer Cluster members Paul and John Cherry for putting on such an inspiring event.

[River Beane @farmcluster]

@thecomet24 @roystoncrow @NFUHerts @nfueast @HMWTBadger @NFFNUK @RiverBeane @baseuk

[River Beane @farmcluster]

Great to see Beane farmer cluster member Andrew Bott win the award.

[River Beane @farmcluster]

Great to see Beane farmer cluster member Andrew Bott win the award.

[FWAG East @FWAGeast]

We have a winner!

Congratulations to Andrew Bott of Finches Farm, Hertfordshire, who won our FWAG East Farm Conservation Award 2024.

Read all about it at: https://t.co/OV4KA8yYxN

[FWAG East @FWAGeast]

Last chance to book!

FWAG East Conservation Awards Evening
Farm Tour & Supper
Weds 19 June, 5:30pm

Join us for an evening to celebrate conservation and sustainability at the Mee family’s farm in Northamptonshire.

FREE for members and Northants farmers

https://t.co/CZeJwYsP54

[River Beane @farmcluster]

3 species of orchid seen on a members farm today in the Beane valley. Turning out to be a good year for them.

[FWAG East @FWAGeast]

A sneak peek from yesterday's judging day for our FWAG East Conservation Award. With three fantastic farms; it's going to be a tough decision for our judges.

Join us for our awards evening (including a farm tour and supper). For full details: https://t.co/zYETIasw29

[FWAG East @FWAGeast]

Are you hedging your best? No more excuses for poor hedge management this #NationalHedgerowWeek.

Share how you are hedging your best with #hedgeyourbest.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/igdPxd1i7W

@TheTreeCouncil @NFFNUK @CLAEast @NFUtweets @FavColour_Green @FWAGSouthWest

[River Beane @farmcluster]

We're lucky enough to have the UKs best regen ag event in the country (world?) in our cluster area. Get your tickets now.

[Groundswell Festival @Groundswellaguk]

Groundswell 2024 Tickets are now available via https://t.co/IXTn193M9W - Make sure to register in good time! Bring on 26th and 27th June #Groundswell2024

[Groundswell Festival @Groundswellaguk]

Groundswell 2024 Tickets are now available via https://t.co/IXTn193M9W - Make sure to register in good time! Bring on 26th and 27th June #Groundswell2024

[FWAG East @FWAGeast]

Have you been thinking about the SFI hedgerow condition assessment option? It may seem like money for old rope, but is there more to consider?

We cover everything you might need to know when undertaking hedgerow condition assessments at: https://t.co/EcprQyNtuh

@FWAGAssoc

[River Beane @farmcluster]

Pleased to join the @ADASGroup cover crop webinar this morning. Important research taking place in our cluster area and key learnings for our farmers. Cover crops deliver!

[ADAS @ADASGroup]

This time tomorrow! Join us @AnglianWater, @PortsmouthWater, & @AffinityWater to chat #covercrops 🌱 Hear the latest research about how cover crop choice & destruction affects #nitrate leaching, N availability & cash crop performance 🌾🌾
Register 💻 - https://t.co/zqfgd3C3V8

[NFU East @nfueast]

Hertfordshire member Andrew Watts is featured in this article in The Comet calling on more action to tackle fly-tipping https://t.co/Nx5K6GCRzF

[Herts Bird News @Hertsbirds]

#hertsbirds

[River Beane @farmcluster]

Upcoming webinar presenting results from a cover crop study, part of which was conducted in our cluster group area.

[ADAS @ADASGroup]

📢 ''Advances in Cover Crop Management: Maximise the Nutrient Use Efficiency Benefit' Webinar 💻
@KateESmith11 & @anne_bhogal will discuss results from recent #covercrop research with @AnglianWater, @PortsmouthWater & @AffinityWater
📅Tues 5 March at 10am
https://t.co/5E6NczLVos

[FWAG East @FWAGeast]

FWAG advisors Nigel and George were out and about this morning taking part in @Gameandwildlife's #BFBC in Cambs, with help from some unexpected assistants.

If you're taking part in the 2024 BFBC, you have until this Sunday to log your results. https://t.co/Py3ws2h0hi

[River Beane @farmcluster]

Great to see the results of a trial that was conducted in our cluster area published. Simple message, cover crops deliver! But we also need support to cover some of the costs.

[ADAS @ADASGroup]

Results of the Nitrogen Release from Cover Crops #NiCCs project with @AffinityWater & @PortsmouthWater are live!
✅Cover crops cut nitrate leaching by up to 90%
✅Cereal yield following cover crop ⬆️ 0.2- 1 t/ha
✅Soil N supply increased by up to 35kg N/ha
https://t.co/xA5Z5JYG8n

[River Beane @farmcluster]

Picked up 5 barn owl boxes made by @UKMensSheds to be placed around the River Beane Farmer Cluster area. A great collaboration between farmers and a community group to boost biodiversity. @FWAGeast @NFUHerts @RSPBEngland @AffinityWater @RiverBeane @HMWTBadger