Founder’s Note – August 2024
As we close out another month at Land App, I’ve been reflecting on the ongoing conversations about the vital importance of resilience in farming, a topic that feels more relevant now than ever.
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The Vital Role of Nature in Farm Resilience
‘Resilience’ is becoming something of a buzzword across the food, farming and conservation sectors, particularly in the face of continued economic uncertainty and extreme weather events driven by climate change.
Founder’s Note – July 2024
This month has been particularly eventful with the recent election and SFI 2024 applications opening. I want to take this moment to share some insights on my personal SFI 2024 journey, reflecting on our journey and collaborations.
Groundswell 2024: 5 Key Takeaways from the Land App Team
Groundswell Festival 2024 was a remarkable meet of people passionate about regenerative agriculture, and excited about what the future for farming holds.
Founder’s Note – June 2024
With the looming general election, as well as the new SFI agreements from July, the land management sector is facing yet more change.
5 Ways Land App Can Help Plan Diversification
Agriculture in the UK, and around the world, is undergoing a transition. Historic funding mechanisms, especially the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) from the EU, are declining and set to be phased out completely.
Types of Farm Diversification
Thinking of diversifying your Farm’s income? It’ll surprise no one that diversification can be implemented in a variety of ways, many of which are unique to a farm’s context and a farmer’s values.
Updates from Defra: Bluetongue virus
Each month, the team at Defra send us their updates, and we’ll share the top picks which we believe are important and helpful for you, our community of Land App users, here on the blog.
Working with Sainsbury’s towards becoming a nature-positive retailer: The Sainsbury’s x Land App project enters its second year
As we enter the second year of our project with Sainsbury’s, we reflect on our journey and the progress we’ve made towards a more resilient food-producing landscape.
Uncertain Times: European Farming Protests Reflect Anxieties and Uncertainty on Environmental Policy
The past few months have been rife with farming protests – from France to the Netherlands, Westminster to Wales. Tensions between farmers and European governments are running high; over trade deals, market volatility, policy clarity and the environmental transition.