A network of Farmer Cluster Groups across the South Downs whose members are working together to achieve landscape, habitat and biodiversity benefits
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South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
Please to mark the one-year anniversary of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme. In just the first year of the programme we’ve seen more than 1000 projects supported across the country. FIPL has delivered across the four themes – Climate, Nature, People and Place
This sunshine has sparked the start of harvest 2021! Here is one of our Arun to Adur Farmers combining barley with stunning view of Arundel Castle @sdnpa
Great weather over the last couple of days to film a new set of ‘Meet the Farmer’ videos with members of the South Downs Farmers Group. Videos coming out soon....watch this space!
@sdnpa @PortsmouthWater @NFUSouthEast @CLASouthEast
A great video from Perching Manor Farm who are members of the Eastern South Downs Farmers Group. It shows foliar nitrogen application being undertaken as part of a trial with The Aquifer Partnership (TAP) wearetap.org.uk/wp-content/u…
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Spring is in the air and it's all systems go at Saddlecombe Farm, part of the Eastern South Downs Farmers Group #saddlescombe #lambing2021
@CamillaandRoly @sdnpa
Spring cultivations in full swing at Perching Manor Farm, part of the Eastern South Downs Farmers Group
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Conservation grazing with cattle and bagot goats on Beeding Hill SSSI....amazing bird song today too!
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SDNPA Rangers using a remote flail to cut back scrub on a farm in the Eastern South Downs Farmers Group. The farms Bagot Goats will follow-up and control the re-growth to give the chalk grassland plants a chance to come through
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South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
The #BFBC by the @Gameandwildlife is taking place now! Please take 30 minutes to count the birds on your farm.
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
ICYMI bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000qj… Talking about the #BNG pilot with @SDFarmClusters farmer @ifordben in the @sdnpa
Will #BNG offer greater opportunities for farms and the environment than #ELM? @CLM_consultancy – at Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
@SDFarmClusters farmer @ifordben discussing @NaturalEngland Biodiversity Net Gain pilot project 2day at Lewes Brooks #sssi in @sdnpa . Coming to a radio near you soon!
Is #BNG the answer to #landscapescale #naturerecovery? Can we produce food and #BNG? – at Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
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Find out more about Eastern South Downs Farmers Group members Camilla and Roly Puzey's transition to regenerative grazing and how it is already benefiting their stock and soils
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South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
On #WorldSoilsDay we're highlighting the sterling work of #SouthDowns farmers to protect this natural asset with @sdnpa @SDFarmClusters @NFUtweets @NFUSussexSurrey
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Great to hear that the work being undertaken by the Arun to Adur Farmers Group is working!
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By leaving the sedges to grow tall, this Arun to Adur Farmers Group member has created a haven for Water Vole in the Arun valley
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Winchester Downs Cluster Operational Plan southdownsfarming.com/winche…
In this weeks blog, find out how things have gone over the last four years for the Winchester Downs Cluster, and how they use their operational plan to record and track their group objectives
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TAP foliar nitrogen application trial southdownsfarming.com/tap-fo…
In our latest blog, The Aquifer Partnership (TAP) share a case study trialing foliar N application at Paythorne Farm managed by ESDFG member David Ellin
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Great photos @Aliceparfitt!
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South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
This was a great project to be involved in and I hope we can do some more.
Well done @CamillaandRoly @HFcampsite @ifordben @SDFarmClusters @CLM_consultancy and everyone involved
Good morning!
Farmers really are the lifeblood of the National Park and we're proud to announce our Meet the Farmer initiative won GOLD 🥇at the @CPRESussex Awards for connecting people with the countryside.
Well done to all involved! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/33X9KTO
