Watch our FREE webinar: How do you make regenerative farming pay on your farm?

Hosted by Farmers Guardian, this free webinar answers farmers' questions on how to make regen farming work for their businesses.

Farmers are looking more closely at regenerative options, with both the Defra Secretary and the Prince of Wales throwing their support behind the movement at the recent Groundswell event.

This webinar assesses regenerative techniques and what the term really means on farm, focusing on profitability as well as reducing inputs and boosting soil fertility.

The webinar took place on July 31 at 7pm.

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Panelists

John Cherry, Groundswell co-founder

John is the co-founder of the Groundswell festival and farms the Groundswell host farm with his brother Paul.

As a farmer moving to a no-till system, John was frustrated by the lack of supporting information available to him in the UK. Hence, in 2016 Groundswell was born.

The Groundswell Festival provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems, attended this year by big names including the Prince of Wales.

Robert Sullivan, Director at GSC Grays

Robert has been a Farm Business Consultant for over 35 years', experienced in all farming sectors and advising across a diverse range of business structures.

He provides technical and strategic guidance to farmers and growers throughout the North of England and Scottish Borders, bringing expertise in modern farm operations and business development. Robert joined GSC Grays in 2017 to establish and lead the Farm Business Services team, which has since grown to become the largest team of dedicated Farm Business Consultants in the region.

As well as being a fully qualified agronomist, Robert has extensive knowledge in regenerative farming systems, advising on the most productive and profitable approaches to integrated grazing and arable systems.

Additionally, Robert's consultancy covers farm business reviews, contract/share farming agreements, grants and environmental schemes, and cost of operation analysis. 

Stuart Johnson, Understanding Ag

Based in Northumberland, Stuart and family of JRG Johnson, tenants at West Wharmley Farm, has been transforming his farm over the last 10 years to reduce inputs, improve soil health and livestock profitability. Moving to a no-till arable system and integrating a mob grazing platform with his livestock, he has provided a more resilient business alongside financial gains.

Stuart has now eliminated fertiliser on his grassland and both fungicides and pesticides in the arable crops, instead utilising an integrated system with the livestock now providing enhanced nutrient cycling to grow what is needed on the farm. The farm is currently in a seven-year rotation of five-years legume/herb mix swards, followed by two years arable cropping. This has created a year-round forage based grazing system, meaning that the requirement to purchase supplementary feed and utilise inputs has been dramatically reduced.