Part of our 2024 SFOTY farm walks series
Ben Richards has been awarded Third Place in this year’s Soil Farmer of the Year competition. As a dairy farmer based in Cornwall, Ben has built his system around resilient soils to provide the forage and nutrition his herd needs rather than relying on imports.
The dairy platform focuses on using herbal leys to manage the challenges of mixed soils on the farm, with some very heavy clays and areas of lighter sands. Ben has also established an agroforestry system, designed to provide further feed for the cattle and also provide a natural drainage solution.
The farm walk will begin at 14:00 and will provide an opportunity to further hear and see how Ben’s management strategy has benefitted his business, leading him to be awarded Third Place in this year’s Soil Farmer of the Year competition.
This event will take place outside, please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Light refreshments will be provided.
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To book:
To book your free place on this walk please head to the Eventbrite page here and reserve a spot!
Ben Richards (3rd place, left), Ed Horton (runner up, centre), Tracy Russell & David Newman (winners, right) at the announcement of the SFOTY competition winners at Groundswell Agriculture 2024.
Other SFOTY farm walks:
Keep an eye out for news of Tracy & David’s, and Ed’s farm walks on our events page here.
