Ben Eagle

Do you have 2 minutes?

I know it’s Christmas and (assuming you celebrate Christmas) you’re probably, quite rightly, spending your time having a great time with family and friends, giving and receiving gifts and generally being merry. However, please give a thought to the amount of plastic you are generating at the same time. Since Blue Planet 2 I haveContinueContinue reading “Do you have 2 minutes?”

The Story of the Christmas Tree

In years gone by our family’s Christmas tree would be bought, put up and decorated on Christmas Eve. There would be a near panic dash around the local area looking for a suitable tree amongst those that were still available. It would then be rushed back to the house and quickly raised before the lights,ContinueContinue reading “The Story of the Christmas Tree”

Countryside Stewardship Application Accepted!

It was with great relief when I opened the envelope from Natural England and read that the farm’s application for a new higher tier countryside stewardship scheme has been successful. It will begin in January next year and go through until December 2022. For our farm, conservation management is not only important for the wildlifeContinueContinue reading “Countryside Stewardship Application Accepted!”

‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 11 – Tom Martin

Tom Martin returned to his family’s farm in Cambridgeshire a few years ago after several years working in various different industries. As well as managing the arable side of things on the farm he’s now active in a range of farming linked organisations, including the NFU, CLA, LEAF and East of England Agricultural Society. RecentlyContinueContinue reading “‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 11 – Tom Martin”

5 ways to be more eco-friendly when you travel – Guest post by Craig Scott

Living an eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t stop when you go on vacation (or holiday if you’re British!). However, not many people know how to travel sustainably. Plus, with the millions of people that travel every day, it’s easy to forget about reducing your carbon emissions. To help you maintain your pact of going green and reduceContinueContinue reading “5 ways to be more eco-friendly when you travel – Guest post by Craig Scott”