Following up on my talk in Oxford, I went to Devon and Cornwall with a colleague to do two more talks there, and they were very well received. My colleague talked about getting and maintaining a living soil and foliar spraying whilst I talked about why I farm the way I do using Biology and Nutrition.

We've had named storms last night and tonight, nearing a record for named storms with eight more weeks of winter ahead. It's not exciting but rather ridiculous. Don't worry; the Donald will soon tell us it's all in our imagination, and everything will be fine.

What an exciting beginning to 2024! I had the privilege of being invited to speak at the Oxford Real Farming Conference. I shared the stage with Ian Tolhurst MBE, also known as Toly, a remarkable grower and soil enthusiast from Reading, Berkshire. Toly is known for producing vegetables for a box scheme and uses wood chip compost to enrich his organic farming practices.

Q1: Is it advisable to use Urea with a chemical inhibitor? A: My initial reaction to this question is a strong "no." We should exercise...

Q1: Is silicon necessary for soil with a high sand content? A: Absolutely. Sand in your soil primarily exists as silica, which is...

Q1: How can I effectively control nitrogen in my farming practices? A: Nitrogen management is crucial to avoid excessive use leading to...

Q1: Is it possible to grow crops without using fungicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators? A: Yes, it's indeed possible to...

Q1: Can I switch to a direct drill right away? A: In most cases, a direct "yes" is not advisable, unless you have sandy soil or are...

The importance of nurturing a "living" soil cannot be emphasised enough. A thriving, biodiverse soil ecosystem is the foundation of...

There have been many defining moments in my career as a farmer, taking over from Dad, changing to a direct drill but I suspect one of the...

A recently retired colleague of mine recently gave a talk on Regenerative farming and I thought that you may enjoy reading about it as you never know, it may inspire you to join us on this voyage of discovery.

As many of you know I really believe that the control of the amount of Nitrogen that you use is the basis for a successful crop but even I admit that getting this balance right isn’t easy. We need the maximum yield at the correct protein levels to maximise profitability. Balancing the Nitrogen with the other nutrients is the key to success.

I am sure you are wondering why I refer to what I do as ‘Intelligent Farming rather than one of the myriad of other names that are...

Ever since I started farming for my father who was definitely a plough and harrow man I was taught the importance of the soil and how...

Mid September