We are a family of first-generation farmers that are passionate about heritage, regeneration, conservation and sustainability.
After suffering a family trauma and subsequently mental health issues, we decided to venture into farming as a distraction and connection back to nature. We sought some grazing from some landowners and began our journey with 5 orphan lambs. This process quite simply highlighted a range of skill sets in us all, connected us with each other as we were frankly dysfunctional at the time, but as with all things in nature, we healed, learnt and developed. We displayed a determination to succeed and grow without having inherited a farm or wealth, but with passion and our independent businesses running coherently, we have grown into a very sustainable business both with our award-winning lamb and our lifestyle range, producing a circular economy in a very rural environment all whilst being custodians of this land and maintaining a zero-waste ethos. Our daughters Jenna & Abi play integral roles within the business, whether that’s the day to day caring of our livestock or maintaining our website & branding. We celebrate them both being strong, independent and knowledgeable young women in a male orientated industry.
So, what is Regenerative Agriculture?
Regenerative agriculture is a conservation and rehabilitation approach to food and farming systems. It focuses on topsoil regeneration, increasing biodiversity, improving the water cycle, enhancing ecosystem services, supporting bio sequestration, increasing resilience to climate change, and strengthening the health and vitality of farm soil. Regenerative agriculture is not a specific practice itself. Rather, proponents of regenerative agriculture use a variety of sustainable agriculture techniques in combination. Practices include recycling as much farm waste as possible and adding composted material from sources outside the farm. Regenerative agriculture on small farms and gardens is often based on philosophies like permaculture, agroecology, agroforestry, restoration ecology, keyline design, and holistic management. Large farms are also increasingly adopting regenerative techniques and often use “no-till” and/or “reduced till” practices. As soil health improves, input requirements may decrease, and crop yields may increase as soils are more resilient against extreme weather and harbour fewer pests and pathogens. Regenerative agriculture mitigates climate change through carbon dioxide removal, i.e. it draws carbon from the atmosphere and sequesters it. Along with decreasing carbon emissions, carbon sequestration practices are gaining popularity in agriculture, and individuals and groups are taking action to fight climate change.