320ha GWCT demonstration farm, combining scientific research & knowledge exchange. Productive, modern farming alongside a thriving natural environment.
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In our first contribution to the @GWCT Farming Newsletter, @JoeWStanley summarises who we are and what we do at the Allerton Project.
🔗 You can sign up to GWCT’s free Farming Newsletter on their website here: gwct.org.uk/farming/gwct-far…
🏃 NEXT EDITION IS 1st APRIL!
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Lets hope those fears are unfounded. I look forward to meeting and working with the new minister, and hope he’ll get up to speed quickly on a broad and complex brief. He should prioritise a visit to @AllertonProject to see farming and the environment working hand in hand.
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We’re gearing up for another year of @OpenFarmSunday at the Allerton Project!
Our event is THIS SUNDAY (14th).
🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-farm…
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The NAAC is proud to partner with the @AllertonProject, @TheAHDB, @NaturalEngland, @AnglianWater, @MastenbroekLtd, GW Axup & @FarmservicesLtd on this first-of-kind drainage trial. Via @FarmersWeekly. #Farming #Agriculture #LandDrainage
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News | Archaeology students uncover secrets of Leicestershire’s medieval past at Loddington field school
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/arch…
#CitizensOfChange | @AllertonProject
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@OpenFarmSunday is an annual open day giving the public the opportunity to learn more about food, farming and the countryside.
🚜 We’re hosting ours on Sunday 14th June 2026.
🔗 Visit our Eventbrite page to reserve your FREE tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-farm…
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A fine week to host our latest Baseline Agricultural Training day for @DefraGovUK group with staff from @Ruralpay visiting our working farm to learn more about modern British farming.
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Our Head of Sustainable Farming @JoeWStanley had this response published in this week’s Economist to their recent piece ‘English farming is changing quickly, and for the better’.
‘A resilient farming sector is not a luxury, but a necessity’.
gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2026/…
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In this video, @jennybussell updates on our @Syngenta hybrid wheat (X-Terra) trial 🌾
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Webinar reminder!
Tomorrow @jennybussell is discussing field-based soil GHG measurements.
🔗 Register here: info.gasmet.com/practical-so…
Next Wednesday (15th April), our Head of Agri-Environmental Science @jennybussell is taking part in a free webinar focussing on how field-based multi-gas measurements support soil GHG research.
👉 Register here: info.gasmet.com/practical-so…
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Next Wednesday (15th April), our Head of Agri-Environmental Science @jennybussell is taking part in a free webinar focussing on how field-based multi-gas measurements support soil GHG research.
👉 Register here: info.gasmet.com/practical-so…
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Apr 5
If we are to halt & reverse decline of the Curlew then difficult subjects must be tackled, including the high density of predators we have across the country - including foxes, crows & badgers. All wonderful creatures as well, but too many is a big issue for ground nesting birds.
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Curlew Action were part of an expert panel which gave a briefing to parliamentarians on the importance of the recently launched UK Curlew Action Plan. See my blog on what was said... @CHinchliffMP @CurlewCountry curlewaction.org/parliamenta…
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Last week we hosted our third Roads to Resilience workshop, focussing on Soil and Water 🪱💦
R2R is a three-year programme helping Midlands farmers build resilient, profitable and sustainable businesses.
More to come with @RicardoGroupPlc and @AndersonsCentre - stay tuned!
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Are you a farm or estate doing fantastic things for nature alongside food production?
Or a working conservationist undertaking practical management on the ground?
Enter the Schöffel Countryside Awards by March 31st 🏆
schoffelcountry.com/pages/co…
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The Allerton Project retweeted
In our first contribution to the @GWCT Farming Newsletter, @JoeWStanley summarises who we are and what we do at the Allerton Project.
🔗 You can sign up to GWCT’s free Farming Newsletter on their website here: gwct.org.uk/farming/gwct-far…
🏃 NEXT EDITION IS 1st APRIL!
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The Allerton Project retweeted
Discover what happens on farms this @OpenFarmSunday on 7 June!
Enjoy a fun, family‑friendly day out, learn how your food is produced, see sustainable farming in action & meet the people who care for our countryside & animals every day.
Find out more farmsunday.org/
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Mar 14
Last summer I was invited to sit down with Rich Stockdale of Oxygen Conservation for an in-depth chat about food, farming the environment & natural capital.
Farmers have a unique opportunity to deliver for society: here I attempt to outline how 🎙️
oxygenconservation.com/podca…
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