Regenerative farming at Loddington Farms
Rob Smith joins his namesake James Smith, Nuffield Scholar and 5th generation top fruit farmer in Kent to talk about how James is turning to regenerative farming methods at Loddington Farm.
Blog: Farming
What is a Nature Hero?
This COP28 season, we want to celebrate those on the ground who are doing their part in fighting the climate and nature crises.
These Nature Heroes, those individuals or groups based in Kent who are taking action for nature, are also inspiring those around them to make an impact.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to a range of Nature Heroes across Kent, from our very own Kent Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers to wildlife champions we work with across the county.
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What is regenerative farming?
Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and…
How to start a farmer cluster
Rory is Nature Recovery Manager at KWT and began his career with us facilitating the Upper Beult Farmer Cluster group. From a farming background himself, he believes in the huge potential of…
What is Agroforestry?
Ahead of Agroforestry Open Weekend, Rory Harding, Nature Recovery Manager at Kent Wildlife Trust, answers the questions: "what is agroforestry?" and "why is it good for wildlife…
Wildlife corridors in an agricultural landscape
Hedges are a familiar site across Britain, but they still need our help.
Darent Valley Farmer Cluster awarded DEFRA Landscape Recovery Scheme pilot
Farmer Cluster Lead William Alexander explains how the Darent Valley Farmer Cluster, in partnership with Kent Wildlife Trust, submitted a bid for a Landscape Recovery project, focusing on the…
How biodiverse is your farm?
Ray Morris, founding member of Marden Wildlife and the Marden Farmer Cluster, explores what makes a farm 'biodiverse', and how Marden Wildlife group are working with farmers to exchange…
Farming for the future
“A wildlife-rich natural world is vital for our wellbeing and survival. We need wild places to thrive. Yet many of our systems and laws have failed the natural world. We now live in one of the…
Arable Reversion at Somerden Farm
Sam Thomas, Landscape Scale Project Officer at Kent Wildlife Trust, writes for us about the East of Eden project he is leading on behalf of the Trust.