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, […]
