Fenland SOIL Wins at Fenland Business Awards
We are delighted to announce that Fenland SOIL were WINNERS in the Excellence in Agriculture category of the Fenland Business Awards – to say we’re thrilled is an understatement!! General Manager Megan Hudson and Vice Chairman Luke Palmer attended the glitzy awards ceremony at the March Braza Club where we gathered with fellow finalists and […]
Andersons Independent Report on Fenland Agricultural Analysis Launched
Fenland SOIL is delighted to announce that the much anticipated Fenland Agricultural Analysis Report, commissioned by Fenland SOIL and carried out by Andersons Eastern, to present the evidence of the measures needed to enable Fenland Farmers to reduce their carbon impact while maintaining food production. The report, supported by the NFU, calls on government to […]
Growers Perspective Event: Beyond the Map
The first event in our new series of ‘Growers Perspectives’ took place on the 13th of March. These are events designed, sponsored and delivered by our corporate partners to showcase work being done with Grower Members. Some Grower Members, the Hutchinsons and Fenland SOIL teams, and a few interested farmers from the area, convened in […]
Launch of New ‘Grower’s Perspectives’ Event Series
Fenland SOIL are launching a new series of events, Grower’s Perspectives, which are events designed, sponsored and delivered by our corporate partners to showcase work being done with Grower Members, and are open to the public. These are separate to our Farmer’s Dialogue Events which going forward will be exclusive to Fenland SOIL members and […]
Lowland Agricultural Peat Water Discovery Pilot Grant
Fenland SOIL are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a £499,657 grant from the Environment Agency as part of the Lowland Agricultural Peat Water Discovery Pilot (LAPWDP). The grant scheme aims to facilitate the regeneration of evidence that supports responsible farming in lowland agricultural peat by promoting a shift in peatland water management […]
Fenland SOIL Farmer’s Dialogue Event at the Norfolk Broads
On the 16th of January Fenland SOIL coordinated a Farmers Dialogue Event, hosted by the Norfolk Broads Authority. We met at West Somerton Mill which provided panoramic views of a 60-acre reed and sedge bed. Richard Starling, one of the reed cutters from the area, explained the pressures on the reed industry today. Approximately 97.5% […]
Fenland SOIL Farmer’s Dialogue Event at Welney Wetland Centre
Lucy Sly – PEF Project Officer On Wednesday 5th December, Fenland SOIL coordinated the first Farmer’s Dialogue Event of the winter. This was held at Welney Wetland Centre on the Ouse Washes, which is run by WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust). It was attended by Fenland SOIL farmer members along with industry consultants and researchers, […]
Defra Lowland Agricultural Peat Workshop – Peterborough
On Tuesday 28th November the Fenland SOIL team, along with many of our members attended Defra’s regional Lowland Agricultural Peat Workshop in Peterborough. It provided an opportunity for a wide range of stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges relating to farming on lowland peat in the Fens. The morning session included presentations from government organisations […]
Fenland SOIL at the 14th Annual IUCN Peatland Programme Conference
Fenland SOIL were delighted to be a partner of the 14th Annual IUCN Peatland Programme Conference as it made its way to the lowlands for the first time. The conference, known for its dedication of advancing peatland conservation and research, featured a diverse range of discussions and presentations around the theme, “Beyond Restoration.” Megan Hudson, General […]
Church Commissioners Tenant Engagement
by Robbie Brett – Environmental Asset Manager – Farmland, Church Commissioners for England The Church Commissioners for England hosted tenants at a workshop to discuss the current challenges and opportunities of farming on lowland peat. The workshop, led by Megan Hudson and Nicholas Allpress of Fenland SOIL, provided an update on the work and research […]
