Members events

Importance of Habitat Connectivity for Pollinators

Bugs, Drones and Habitat Change: A case study of Heathlands in the West Midlands by Aaron Bhambra. Aaron’s talk will discuss the value of lowland heath and explore how unmanned aerial vehicles can be used to help manage and protect sites. Investigating how restoration and connectivity benefits UK pollinating species by Indiana Jones. Indie’s talk will discuss the benefits that… Read more →

Different Approaches to Grassland Management

Pasture for Life are hosting a farm walk at Madresfield Estate for an introduction to, and comparison of different approaches to farming livestock, as part of the Pasture and Profit in Protected Landscapes project, running in the Malvern Hills, Wye Valley and Shropshire Hills National Landscapes. Meadows Adviser, Rory Johnson, will be one of the guest speakers at the event… Read more →

Breakfast on the Farm

We will have a stand at this event being run by the Herefordshire Food Alliance. Come along to eat delicious, locally sourced food and find out how farmers are working hard to protect their soils and our rivers.  For more details and to book tickets: https://herefordshirefoodcharter.org.uk/blog/breakfast-lunch-and-dinner-feast-this-autumn For any enquiries contact: hfdsfoodalliance@gmail.com    Read more →

Herefordshire Rural Business Advice Day 2023

FREE ENTRY   Drop in anytime from 12.00noon – 6.00pm THERE WILL BE STANDS REPRESENTING MANY ASPECTS FARMING AND RURAL BUSINESS, INCLUDING:- Wildlife / Environmental / Meadow restoration adviceFuture Farm Resilience programs Farm business management adviceEnvironmental Land Management Schemes inc. Sustainable Farming IncentiveCountryside StewardshipManaging woodlands / Woodland grantsGood Soil & Water management / Farming Rules for Water / Cross CompliancePesticide handling / NVZ… Read more →

Governance for Multiple Outcomes at Landscape Scale on Commons – A DEFRA Test and Trial

This free session will include: An update on ELM on commons Exploring the governance and legal aspects required for long term agreements on commons with Josie Edwards from Michelmores LLP.   Case Study: Exploring the options for delivering at landscape scale on the Malvern Hills commons  Q&A    Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AUxAZ_DiQV2RfMq1WY_qjA     Read more →