We know consumers are often bamboozled by the range of possible certification logos displayed on today’s food products. But they’re not alone. Here in the UK, where I raise Red Poll beef cattle (pictured above) and Kerry Hill sheep, the volume of audits that farm businesses now face can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s Farm Assurance ..read more

Diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans—known as zoonotic diseases—are in the news with increasing frequency, and for good reason! Zoonotic diseases represent a significant concern for farmers and ranchers worldwide. As a livestock producer, what is your role in mitigating risks to your family, animals, and community? How can you maintain public ..read more

Social media is a powerful tool and can help farmers to cultivate relationships and grow their market share. By investing a small amount of time each day into social media efforts, you can reap significant benefits—from connecting with your local community to attracting new customers. This article provides a number of practical ‘best practice’ recommendations ..read more

“Eureka!” In 1928, a bit of mold drifted through a lab window and into a petri dish. Scientist Alexander Fleming noticed a “dead zone” forming where the mold inhibited bacterial growth and, as the story goes, realised in a “eureka!” moment that the mold could be used to treat infection. Miracle drugs In the century ..read more

We recognise that time is likely your most valuable—and limited—commodity. We also know you would much rather be out managing your fields and livestock than sitting at a computer screen! But when it comes to preparing for your annual Certified Regenerative by AGW audit, investing a few extra minutes getting organised may save hours of ..read more

Jemma Vickers and Paul Rolt own and manage Hebron Vineyard, a small, family run vineyard nestled beneath the beautiful Preseli Hills in West Wales. Planted by Jemma and Paul in 2010, Hebron Vineyard is the first commercial vineyard in the UK to be Certified Regenerative by AGW. The vineyard is planted across three sites, accounting for approximately 4 acres of the 13-acre smallholding. Jemma and Paul established the vineyard after moving back to Wales following nine exciting years of converting an established vineyard in Andalucia in Spain into an award winning, non-intervention organic vineya ..read more

Paul Redmore raises Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW) and Certified Non-GMO by AGW dairy cows at Neston Home Farm near Corsham in Wiltshire. The dairy cows at Neston Home Farm are rotationally managed, grazing one section of pasture before being moved to fresh fields. This type of management allows grass to recover before cows return to graze again; it also keeps the soil properly fertilised and minimises the build-up of internal parasites, thereby avoiding reliance on chemical treatments. In addition to being Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, the dairy cows at ..read more

Famille Gassier is one of the premier vineyards the southern Rhône Valley in the south of France. Situated near Costières de Nîmes, the two estates— Château de Nages in the north of the appellation and Domaine Gassier, overlooking the Camargue—are the first Certified Regenerative by AGW vineyards in France. The 346-acre of regeneratively-managed vineyards produce a range of award-winning, handcrafted wines sold in North America and Europe that reflect the Rhône identity. The family’s goal is to achieve vineyard resilience and foster ecosystem biodiversity, while improving quality of life at wo ..read more

Campbell manages Manna Hill Estate, a small, family run, dry range olive grove in Mount Egerton near Ballarat, situated in the beautiful countryside of the Central Highlands in Victoria, Australia. Established in 2001, Manna Hill Estate is the first commercial olive grove in the world to be Certified Regenerative by AGW. Consisting of 90 acres of gently undulating land in total, the north-facing slopes (25 acres) are planted out with around 2,500 olive trees. At 520 metres (1,700 feet) above sea level, the area experiences lower temperatures than elsewhere in Victoria, with cool, wet winters a ..read more

The Owens family of Fowlescombe Farm raise Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW), Certified Grassfed by AGW cattle; Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW sheep; Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW goats; and Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW pigs on around 500 acres of organic pasture and woodland near Ivybridge in Devon. First established in 1537, the ancient farm is set in a beautiful valley between Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon coast, where farm manager Rosie Ball and team raise native and ..read more