Crop it Like it's Hot: How one arable family has diversified their farm by producing a fresh oat drink

Join Ash Ellwood, Farmers Guardian head of arable, as she visits a family-run arable farm in Leicestershire, where third-generation farmer Miles Marlow-Thomas has recently diversified the farming business to create a fresh oat drink

Ashleigh Ellwood
Head of Arable
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Crop it Like it's Hot: How one arable family has diversified their farm by producing a fresh oat drink

The diversification is led by founder and family member Miles Marlow-Thomas, who has not only found a market for their farm-grown oats, but also created an opportunity to return to the family farm, after completing university and working in London.

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Miles Marlow-Thomas (founder) & Hannah Bromwich (sales director)

We learn about the whole 'grain-to-glass' process, how the oats are grown and marketed, and also get their top tips for growers looking to incorporate new ideas on their own farms. 

Speakers

  • Miles Marlow-Thomas 
  • Hannah Bromwich 

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