'Resilient and Ready' is an immersive, action-packed three-year programme of training, technical support and mentoring to adopt more sustainable farming and gain the skills and know-how.

LEAF and Corteva set out to work with two businesses but, after receiving a substantial number of applications, doubled the size of the initiative.

The four farms – two in Scotland and two in England – will now undergo a tailored programme of training, consultancy and trials, measuring their performance and sharing their experiences with other farmers across the UK.

The first Resilient and Ready farms are:

• Ben Lowe and Harriet Ross, Newseat of Dumbreck Farm, Udny, Aberdeenshire
• Craig and Claire Grant, Kindrought, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
• Andy Bason, Newhouse Farm, Alresford, Hampshire
• Nick Down, Yattendon Estate, Yattendon, Berkshire

The four farms were announced on 2nd March 2020.  Read the full story here. 

We will be sharing more news and updates as the programme develops. Watch this space.

For further information regarding LEAF, visit their website.