What does the future of Fordhall look like? Following on from our member survey at the start of 2023, our Board have been busy reviewing Fordhall’s long-term strategy. We are keen to ensure that the work we do now contributes…

There are definite tell-tale signs winter is on its way to the farm – an early morning frost over the grass, and mist illuminated by the autumnal sunrises hanging over the fields. The livestock, however, seem to remain undeterred by…

In the last Grazer, we shared Charlotte and Ben’s journey into silvopasture, which is the practice of integrating trees into the livestock farming system in a mutually beneficial way. For us, this could mean they act as ‘living barns’ during…

As it is National Baking Week, we wanted to share a delicious recipe you can try yourself at home! Of course, as the autumn and winter months are upon us, it had to be one which creates a hearty and…

Tree planting isn’t a new practise at Fordhall – in fact it has been going for many years – but in recent months the benefits of producing a silvopasture project have very much come to the forefront. So much so,…

While walking along the River Tern on Tuesday 4th March 2014, I was elated to experience the all too rare sighting of an otter swimming from the right hand bank towards me and the base of a tree growing at…

We are thrilled to announce that the winner of our 2024 calendar photo competition is Stacey Jones! Stacey took this lovely picture of Betty the Tractor, which will feature in our 2024 edition of the Fordhall calendar. We are now…

August has been rather soggy for a summer month – what more could be expected of British weather really! Not that the worms were complaining though – with the soil finally receiving some much-needed moisture, we have seen an increase…

  Transcription: “So as you can see, our Aberdeen Angus cattle have moved into House Field at Fordhall, which is one of our open public access free trails. “And we thought, well actually not everyone is comfortable around cows, so…

The first Marches Real Food and Farming Conference will be held at Partridge Farm, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire on September 15 and 16. Organised by The Shropshire Good Food Partnership, The Marches Real Food and Farming Conference will bring together local…