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The Innovative Farmers programme has been championing on-farm research led by farmers, for over a decade. We run a variety of field labs which allow farmers to test out innovative ideas, as well as a range of learning networks. Find out more 👉innovativefarmers.org/
We’re launching two new learning networks exploring practical approaches to improving soil structure, infiltration and productivity 🌱 Want to find out more? Please email [email protected] to register your interest in either network.
Flax was once grown widely across the UK, before the advent of synthetic fibres and cheap overseas labour. There is a new wave of interest in flax, read more about the recent findings from our farmer-led flax trials. @SoilAssocScot #flax #naturalfibre
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We need resilience in farming, in response to a changing climate, food supply chain issues & uncertain access to inputs. Cereal-legume intercropping could provide this resilience.
🎥 Watch the short film, then the longer one to find out more: bit.ly/Leguminosefilm
⭐ Intercropping offers many rewards ⭐
It gives farmers resilience in their systems and an alternative practice to create better food security 🌾🫘
Watch this short film and the full film to discover the many benefits of cereal-legume intercropping: bit.ly/Leguminosefilm
How do you separate intercrops? 🤔 There are options for every budget, from converting existing machinery to renting a seed cleaner. Watch the full film to find out everything you need to know about cereal-legume intercropping: bit.ly/Leguminosefilm
Want to make your farm more financially resilient?
🙋 Cereal-legume intercropping could be the answer. The ancient practice has many benefits for arable and mixed farms.
🎬 Watch the short and then the long film to find out more: bit.ly/Leguminosefilm @Leguminose_EU
Our learning networks developed out of the success of farmer-led trials & allow us to facilitate a space for sharing experiences, ideas and solutions within a larger group of farmers, growers and researchers. Find out more about each network 👇 🐏🐄🌾🍃🪱linktr.ee/innovativefarmers
Want to find out more about ADOPT? The ADOPT Support Hub is hosting a free webinar on 22nd October to help farmers, growers and foresters understand the ADOPT Fund and apply for funding to develop practical, farmer-led projects. eventbrite.com/e/adopt-suppo…
Interested in understanding the economic & soil health benefits of using inoculated biochar in small-scale horticulture? Our Biochar in small scale horticulture learning network connects growers who are curious about the topic. form.typeform.com/to/bEd22Ky…
UK sheep farmers share observations from a challenging summer, in this update from the Integrated pest management learning network. Click the link, then ‘latest activity’ in the brown bar. innovativefarmers.org/farmer…
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🌾 What will it take to scale up intercropping? 🧵1/2
Explore with us at our final event on 19 Oct!
📍 Rome + online
🎟️ Free
Register by 15 Oct 👇
leguminose.eu/final-event
#Intercropping #SustainableFarming
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What do we mean when we talk about #agroecology? 🌱🤔
We've recently updated our ‘What is agroecology?’ page to help unpack some of the key ideas behind this term, bringing together definitions & resources.
➡️ agricology.co.uk/what-is-agr…
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Our field lab looking at natural approaches to flystrike has concluded and the results are up on our Knowledge Hub! Read up on how farmers reduced chemical inputs when treating flytstrike 👇🐏
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Join our free webinar to find out how cereal-legume intercropping can boost farm resilience, protein production and nature friendly farming. Explore the findings of the LEGUMINOSE project. Wednesday 23rd September, 2pm-3.15pm: eventbrite.co.uk/e/intercrop… @Leguminose_EU
How has the extreme summer weather impacted farmers' trials? We hear from a few Innovative Farmers triallists to find out how they’ve coped with recent weather: innovativefarmers.org/news/d…
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🌱 Join us for the LEGUMINOSE final event!
📅 19 Oct 2026
📍 Rome + online
🎟️ Free
We’ll share what four years of intercropping research have taught us and what will it take to bring cereal-legume intercropping into wider practice?
Register by 15 Oct: leguminose.eu/final-event
Want to hear the latest results and innovation opportunities from farmer-led research projects, both in our network and beyond? Sign up to our newsletter for updates direct to your inbox: innovativefarmers.org/#newsl…
How can cereal-legume intercropping boost farm resilience, protein production and nature friendly farming? 🧑🌾 Find out at a free webinar about Leguminose, a project we’re proud to support. 2pm-3.15pm, Weds 23rd September. innovativefarmers.org/events… @Leguminose_EU
If you're interested in our Heritage & Ancient Grains Learning Network then this event is for you! Join @UKGrainlab on 9th Oct for a day exploring agroforestry, bi-cropping and local grain supply chains at Fraser Farms. Get your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/growing-g…