Tom and Sophie Gregory are first-generation organic farmers who milk 400 dairy cows and also have beef and arable enterprises on the farm. Their dairy system is based on regenerative principles including mob grazing – the focus of this event. They are one of six farms in a field lab testing whether a grazing system based on extended resting periods and optimal recovery can improve sward resilience and soil health without impacting forage quality or milk yield.
The event will include a tour of the farm, lunch, speakers on grazing management and soil carbon, and a farmer panel discussing the practicalities and impact of tall grass grazing.
The farm walk will include visits to the mob grazing field trials and a bonus visit to see some trials on hot composting farmyard manure!
This event is free to attend.
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Event address: Home Farm, Sadborrow, Chard, TA20 4PW. Further information will be sent out in joining instructions.
Waiting list: If the event is booked up please add your name to the waiting list as spaces may become available. If you have a ticket, and find you cannot make the event, please let us know as soon as possible so we can reallocate tickets.
Please note: This event is on-farm. Talks will be held inside a barn but please bring sunscreen and a bottle of water for the walk, wear appropriate clothing for warm/wet weather and note that the ground may be uneven. Please let us know about any accessibility requirements via the booking form.
Filming and photography
Filming and/or photography will take place at this event. There is a consent clause in the booking form.
Innovative Farmers is a not for profit network giving farmers research support and funding on their own terms. Through trialling, testing and hands-on research, we help farmers find lasting solutions to practical problems. The network is led by the Soil Association and supported by funders including the King Charles Charitable Fund and Swire Charitable Trust.
