320ha GWCT demonstration farm, combining scientific research & knowledge exchange. Productive, modern farming alongside a thriving natural environment.
Loddington, England
Joined June 2016
- Tweets3.9K
- Following1.1K
- Followers3.6K
- Likes7.6K
In this article by Freshwater Habitats Trust, our Head of Agri-Environmental Science @jennybussell discusses how research, a catchment scale approach and collaborative working are all essential for freshwater conservation in our farmed landscapes.
freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/ne…
The Allerton Project’s farmland bird numbers reached a record high in 2026 vs our 1992 baseline.
We have the answers to farmland bird decline; when will society fund them?
gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2026/…
The Allerton Project retweeted
The NAAC is proud to partner with the @AllertonProject, @TheAHDB, @NaturalEngland, @AnglianWater, @MastenbroekLtd, GW Axup & @FarmservicesLtd on this first-of-kind drainage trial. Via @FarmersWeekly. #Farming #Agriculture #LandDrainage
Congratulations to our director of 25 years!
Fantastic recognition of his commitment to nature friendly farming and our wider work here at the Allerton Project 🏆
And we're off!
Our first award of the night is the Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by @CarterJonas.
Huge congratulations to Dr Alastair Leake on this very special recognition!
@PropelFinance | @AgrovistaUK #FWAwards
🚜 We’re recruiting Leicestershire farmers to join a new project exploring how shorter supply chains, stronger local markets and closer consumer connections can help build more resilient and profitable farm businesses.
🔗 More info and EOI form here: allertontrust.org.uk/project…
The Allerton Project retweeted
‘352 minutes that will live in infamy’.
My blog on the scramble for SFI26.
gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2026/…
The Allerton Project retweeted
With the second round of SFI due to open this week, @JoeWStanley reflects on our experience at the @AllertonProject and whether @DefraGovUK (and @downingstreet) are doing what's needed for a scheme that delivers for both the environment and food security
gwct.org.uk/blogs/allerton-p…
Check out the #BackBritishFarmingDay @NFUtweets Shed Talks podcast featuring our own @JoeWStanley discussing farm resilience, our research & agricultural policy 🎙️
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
The Allerton Project retweeted
Two places left on our October/November course!
The new academic year not just for kids…places available on our autumn @BASISRegLtd Certificate in Sustainable Land Management courses.
🪱 Soil & Water
🚜 Environment & climate change
💵 Farm economics
🐞 IPM
🌳 Habitat & biodiversity
👨🌾 Regs/schemes
allertontrust.org.uk/trainin…
The Allerton Project retweeted
🎙️ Our podcast is BACK with this bumper episode hosted by @JoeWStanley on our new Regen transition report, with guests
👩🌾 @Minette_Batters
🌍 Emma Keller, Head of Sustainability @NestleUKI
💰 James Webster-Rusk, @AndersonsCentre
👇
shows.acast.com/the-allerton…
Two places left on our October/November course!
The new academic year not just for kids…places available on our autumn @BASISRegLtd Certificate in Sustainable Land Management courses.
🪱 Soil & Water
🚜 Environment & climate change
💵 Farm economics
🐞 IPM
🌳 Habitat & biodiversity
👨🌾 Regs/schemes
allertontrust.org.uk/trainin…
🎙️ Our podcast is BACK with this bumper episode hosted by @JoeWStanley on our new Regen transition report, with guests
👩🌾 @Minette_Batters
🌍 Emma Keller, Head of Sustainability @NestleUKI
💰 James Webster-Rusk, @AndersonsCentre
👇
shows.acast.com/the-allerton…
The Allerton Project retweeted
Introducing the Leicestershire Local Food Cluster 🚜
This new, 3-year, farmer-led initiative is designed to place agricultural voices at the centre of Leicestershire’s food future.
👉 We’re looking for farmers, growers and land managers to get involved: allertontrust.org.uk/project…
Thanks @FarmersWeekly podcast for covering our recent report analysing the economics of the ‘regenerative transition’, commissioned by @NestleUKI alongside @AndersonsCentre.
Listen from 35:20 👇
omny.fm/shows/the-farmers-we…
Introducing the Leicestershire Local Food Cluster 🚜
This new, 3-year, farmer-led initiative is designed to place agricultural voices at the centre of Leicestershire’s food future.
👉 We’re looking for farmers, growers and land managers to get involved: allertontrust.org.uk/project…
The Allerton Project retweeted
Today we launch ‘From Risk to Reward’ a new report with support from @AndersonsCentre & funding from @NestleUKI.
It models the economics of a regenerative transition on three arable farms with different soil types - the results may surprise you👇
allertontrust.org.uk/project…
Today we launch ‘From Risk to Reward’ a new report with support from @AndersonsCentre & funding from @NestleUKI.
It models the economics of a regenerative transition on three arable farms with different soil types - the results may surprise you👇
allertontrust.org.uk/project…