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Earlier this week we had our first day together at Bragborough Hall Business Centre – LEAF’s new home from next week! Set on a beautiful, conservation‑managed farm near Daventry, it’s the perfect place for our team to connect people, nature & farming.

East Sussex farmers! Join us on 24 March for a FREE Open Farm Sunday training day at Strawberry Hill Farm. Workshops, activity ideas, networking + tips to boost your 2026 OFS event. Hosted by Lee Maitland. Don’t miss it! 🌾 trybooking.com/uk/events/land… #OpenFarmSunday #OFS26

We’re proud to see @LEAF_Education work highlighted in the latest FiPL (Farming in Protected Landscapes) Impacts Report, recognising the value of connecting young people with food, farming & the environment! Read the full report here: nationalparksengland.org.uk/resources/fipl…

Bryony Graham of Lodge Farm highlights why farmer‑led trials are essential to the success of the Nitrogen Efficient Plants for Climate Smart Arable Cropping Systems (NCS) project. Learn more here: leaf.eco/about-leaf/wor…

Lancashire farmers! Join us on 18 March for a FREE Open Farm Sunday host meeting at Huntpac. Hands‑on ideas, workshops, networking + tips to boost your 2026 OFS event. Hosted at @Huntapac Don’t miss it! 🌾 trybooking.com/uk/events/land… #OpenFarmSunday #OFS26 #FarmingCommunity

International Women's Day: 6 farming women featured🌟 Top of the list: 🧡Caroline Drummond who led the development of Open Farm Sunday, & 3 OFS hosts: 🧡@AbiReader, 🧡@Minette_Batters & 🧡@CasMillar farmersguardian.com/4526268/ 🎉TY @farmersguardian @LEAF_Farming #IWD #OFS26

The Regen Academy is launching later this year! The Academy will be a global digital learning hub designed for farmers & the wider industry - bringing together farmers, researchers, advisers & supply‑chain partners to drive #RegenAgriculture Learn more: leaf.eco/regen-academy

The first #LEAFMarque asparagus of the season has hit @marksandspencer shelves! Cobrey Farms in Ross‑on‑Wye harvested the very first UK asparagus of the year. What’s your favourite asparagus dish? Read more: herefordtimes.com/news/25807459.…

Get ready for our next LEAF Surgery: Environmental Baselining in Climate‑Positive Farming 10am | 13 March Join us as we explore: - What effective baselining looks like - How baselining drives positive change - The challenges & misconceptions Sign up here us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Last week we were at @AllertonProject getting a closer look at Integrated Farm Management (IFM) in action. From crops to livestock, we explored how IFM is embedded across their LEAF Demonstration Farm. Find out more about The Allerton Project: leaf.eco/farming/leaf-i…

Growers + packers = better, more resilient potatoes💪🏼🥔 🗣️Andrew Francis, managing director at Home Farm Nacton, shares his collaborative approach, highlighting what growers need most in new varieties👇🏼 🔗gb-potatoes.co.uk/potato-partner… @McCainUKIE @Branston @LEAF_Farming

We're looking forward to welcoming @LEAF_Farming farmer James Loder-Symonds @NoningtonFarms to chat about climate-smart farming practices & findings from the farm's @agrecalc results. ➡️Tuesday 17 March at 10am - 11am Everyone welcome @ClimateFarmDemo adas.co.uk/events/webinar…

Our @AlcesterAcademy Sustainability Ambassadors had a wonderful time supporting pupils from Our Lady’s Catholic Primary school at the Wildlife Wakeup Workshop organised by the fabulous @LEAF_Farming. Sustainability and Climate Education is so important to us. #Wildlife #Thrive

Farmers! Thinking about doing @OpenFarmSunday this year? We’ve got 7 great reasons why that “maybe” should become a definitely! Enjoy a fun, feel‑good day connecting with your community, boost your business & showcase the amazing work you do Register here farmsunday.org/open-my-farm

LEAF Demo Farm Stratton Farms feature in a new docuseries following their journey as they use agri-tech and innovative methods to rebuild soils, protect water, enhance biodiversity and cut inputs and emissions. @UKAgriTech Watch the full series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

At our annual conference, we heard from John Shropshire of G’s Fresh on the whole-farm approach of #RegenAgriculture Highlighting how successful regen systems create a virtuous cycle & increased photosynthesis fuels root exudates, supporting richer soil 📽️youtube.com/live/P5XOBfW8m…

Ahead of this summer’s @OpenFarmSunday equip yourself with the tools & knowledge to confidently welcome young people onto farm. 20 FREE places on CEVAS training courses are available to beef, sheep & dairy farmers via @ahdb_dairy #OFS26 Find out more: …y-uploads.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/homepage-slide…

In 2022, #LEAFMarque certified 929 businesses, with 66% based in the UK. Fast-forward to 2026 & there are now over 3,100 certified businesses across 55 countries. That green logo means one thing: food grown under trusted, sustainable farming practices leaf.eco/leafmarque/abo…

Thinking of hosting @OpenFarmSunday for the first time this summer? @AHDB_BeefLamb @AHDB_Dairy is funding 20 places on #CEVAS accredited course Connecting farms with the public is at the 🧡 of #OFS26; join the training & join the celebration this summer ow.ly/MytT50YiMJJ

The benefits of @OpenFarmSunday simply can’t be overstated “It’s a great way to show the public what farmers are doing & why making informed choices about where food comes from matters.” Andy Bason, OFS host farmer Read the many benefits of #OFS26 fwi.co.uk/business/busin…