Innovative Farmers

Giving farmers research support and funding on their own terms.

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

Are you a grower interested in biochar? 🌱 We’ve launched a new horticultural biochar trial. Read all about it! https://t.co/KzffuwRq96 Want to get involved? Visit https://t.co/q1chky4157

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

“We’re still learning and every time we do this we learn more,” says farmer Andy Gray. Andy tells @BBCFarmingToday about managing a living mulch with maize through an Innovative Farmers trial, and continuing research with funding from ADOPT.
https://t.co/IPTt7sXYYo

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

Chris Aukland from @WholeHealth_Ag is the advising vet on our flystrike field lab. Here he explains how #livestockfarmers are minimising chemical inputs onto sheep and land, while using homeopathic and herbal preparations to tackle #flystrike.
https://t.co/NiwZjgF2O7

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

“It was great to see a longer residual grass length as a tool in the tool kit,” says Innovative Farmers triallist Dave Oates. Hear more about our Regenerative Grazing in Dairy Systems session @Groundswellaguk from Dave & Soil Association's Kate Still: https://t.co/PGEK2yJrs0

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

Join the Soil Association for a practical day exploring how a whole farm approach to tree and pasture management can support resilient and productive systems 🌳 10am-3pm, Thursday 13th August, Cumbria. Register for free: https://t.co/gTQ7mykEQi

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

Come and join us at Westfield Farm on Tuesday 14th July to explore the Scotland #bean variety trial field lab, and learn about different bean varieties and their growth in our local climate!
Tuesday, 14 July  •  10 AM - 11:30 AM
Register 👇
https://t.co/Lt265GCTPk

[LEGUMINOSE Project @Leguminose_EU]

How can data and modelling support better decisions in sustainable farming systems?

We developed a Decision Support System that helps users explore intercropping scenarios and trade-offs under different conditions.

Explore the tool 👇
https://t.co/dLvQ9ljbIs

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

We’re back at this year’s @Groundswellaguk and we can’t wait to see you there! We’ll be at the festival from 1st-2nd July, with a range of events covering topics around farming innovation. Check out our schedule: https://t.co/4YurKmEHIG

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

Mangalitsa pigs have a surprising use at Brodoclea Woodland Farm – managing bracken. Read our latest interview with David Carruth to find out how the pigs contribute to a sustainable whole-farm system: https://t.co/VPvktK59qX

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

“For a long time, decisions around beans have relied on data from other regions, but this shows what’s actually achievable under Scottish conditions.”

Find out more about the bean variety trials in Scotland and the year one results: https://t.co/7FEaO7Wiyd @pgroresearch

[LEGUMINOSE Project @Leguminose_EU]

🌱 Peas, lentils, beans, chickpeas...

Legume diversity brings different flavours, nutrients, and benefits to our food systems.

A quick look at why diversity matters, in the field and on the plate 👇
#SustainableBites #Legumes

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

Join us at Westfield Farm, East Lothian on 14th July to explore the Scotland Bean Variety Trial Field Lab, learn about different bean varieties and their growth in our local climate. Get your free ticket: https://t.co/JgTknqkYgM @pgroresearch @ScotAgCoOp

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

How do we rebuild resilient grain systems from the seed up? 🧑‍🌾Find out at a free Learning Network event in Hertfordshire on 18th June. Spend a few hours exploring heritage grains, seed sovereignty and farmer-led research. Book your free place: https://t.co/uIbnfkxqgl

[LEGUMINOSE Project @Leguminose_EU]

What’s your favourite legume?

From childhood memories to everyday meals, colleagues across our project share their answers and why legumes matter to them.

🎥 Watch 👇

#Legumes #FoodSystems

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

🎙️ Podcast launch: Agroecology Around Arran

A new series from @agricology is out now, exploring #SustainableFarming, food & community on Arran. Join Wallace Currie as he meets the farmers, growers & food producers building a resilient local food system.
https://t.co/WEzoSLnPqc

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

Want to know more about fibre flax for regenerative textiles? Watch the recording of the final webinar for the fibre flax field lab. 📽️ Explore field lab results, the different stages of flax seed to finished linen, & the evolution of the trial. https://t.co/JWqVh7YkbR

[Agricology @agricology]

📝New Resource - Plastic free Baling

This Innovative Farmers report presents the findings of the field lab which looked into sisal twine as an alternative to plastic for round bales.

Learn more: https://t.co/b6Ramr83hj

📸@Stuart_Oates @SoilAssociation

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

🔊 New field lab 🔊

We’re launching a new field lab with the Wye and Usk Foundation, exploring approaches to under sowing broccoli and kale to benefit soil health. 🥦 Find out more: https://t.co/NxDO8GcuU2

[Agricology @agricology]

📢New Resource

This @IFarmers webinar highlights the work of 3 field labs exploring novel approaches for reducing plastic use on farms.🚜

Find the webinar link + a summary of our key findings here: https://t.co/gbV4zM9CTS

📸@Stuart_Oates

@SoilAssociation

[Innovative Farmers @IFarmers]

How can agroforestry support catchment scale water quality improvements? 🌲 We’re holding a free on-farm event with @AffinityWater & @SoilAssociation that will dig into the topic. There’ll also be the chance to design and join a new research project. https://t.co/48t7TeGOH8