Regenerative farming is focus for BASE UK

Experts will discuss top tips to balance innovative farming practices which improve productivity with the need to look after the environment.

Soils and environmental stewardship will both be discussed by the regenerative farming network BASE-UK. An important starting point for anyone looking to make changes to their system is looking at the health of their soils.

Significant impact

“If you haven’t already, begin making some records to get a baseline of your starting point,” says the network’s Rebecca Goodwin. “This includes pH, soil organic matter levels and nutrient status.

“All these factors together can have a significant impact on productivity levels. Also, talk to other farmers who have already started on the regen ‘journey’ as they will have made mistakes that you can avoid.”

The farmer-led BASE UK network is set to discuss key soil and agri-environment topics as part of its Regen Conference, sponsored by Tees Law, at this year’s Cereals event.

A good attendance is expected at these events, with sessions focusing on these topics include enterprise stacking – whether it is sensible to diversify and robust soils for robust farms.

“Without our soil there is very little to farm, so this is where we need to look to ensure that improvements can be made, and sustainability can be achieved,” explains Ms Goodwin.