A network of Farmer Cluster Groups across the South Downs whose members are working together to achieve landscape, habitat and biodiversity benefits
Joined April 2018
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South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
Please to mark the one-year anniversary of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme. In just the first year of the programme we’ve seen more than 1000 projects supported across the country. FIPL has delivered across the four themes – Climate, Nature, People and Place
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The #BFBC by the @Gameandwildlife is taking place now! Please take 30 minutes to count the birds on your farm.
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
ICYMI bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000qj… Talking about the #BNG pilot with @SDFarmClusters farmer @ifordben in the @sdnpa
Will #BNG offer greater opportunities for farms and the environment than #ELM? @CLM_consultancy – at Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
@SDFarmClusters farmer @ifordben discussing @NaturalEngland Biodiversity Net Gain pilot project 2day at Lewes Brooks #sssi in @sdnpa . Coming to a radio near you soon!
Is #BNG the answer to #landscapescale #naturerecovery? Can we produce food and #BNG? – at Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
On #WorldSoilsDay we're highlighting the sterling work of #SouthDowns farmers to protect this natural asset with @sdnpa @SDFarmClusters @NFUtweets @NFUSussexSurrey
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South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
This was a great project to be involved in and I hope we can do some more.
Well done @CamillaandRoly @HFcampsite @ifordben @SDFarmClusters @CLM_consultancy and everyone involved
Good morning!
Farmers really are the lifeblood of the National Park and we're proud to announce our Meet the Farmer initiative won GOLD 🥇at the @CPRESussex Awards for connecting people with the countryside.
Well done to all involved! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/33X9KTO
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
Lovely field margin! Still some flowers for the #pollinators and seeds developing nicely for the winter birds 😀 @NFFNUK @SDFarmClusters
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
Feeling almost like #Provence among the wild bird seed cover in the #HampshireHangers today @SDFarmClusters @sdnpa @NFUtweets @NFUHants_IoW
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
This field continues the run of 10/ha plus wheat on grade three downland next door field fallow/ cover crop pt of the rotation three broods of Grey Partridges farming and conservation we can do it
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
Stunning wide margins of borage were literally buzzing with bees. Great to see these nature friendly schemes in action! @SDFarmClusters
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
If you havnt already please take time to feed into this ELMS @NFUtweets survey and complete the @DefraGovUK ELMS Consultation before 31st July. This is very important and will shape our future #monitorfarm @NFUSussexSurrey @NFUSouthEast
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
One of our newest #Wildflower margins at under 5 years old already providing good mix of #insect and #butterfly #habitat #farming #conservation #food
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
In this hot weather farmland birds can struggle to find water at some sites. To help combat this we have been keeping small ponds and puddles topped up each day. Within minutes of filling these puddles this morning Corn Buntings, Skylarks and Linnets were all coming in to drink
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
Share your views on the new #EnvironmentalLandManagement scheme!
ELM will transform how we support our #agriculture sector and help #farmers make this generation the first to leave the environment in a better state than they inherited it.
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South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
Why is protecting farmland biodiversity so important?
Read our new @PARTRIDGE_NSR blog, written by @GWCT PARTRIDGE intern Molly Crookshank here ⬇️
📝northsearegion.eu/partridge/…
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
Did you know sheep are one of the reasons why chalk downland is rich with biodiversity?
By grazing the longer grasses, they allow wildflowers to flourish.
To help them do their job, please keep your pooch on the lead and bag and bin that poo 😊
📷 Simon Newman
South Downs Farm Cluster Network retweeted
#sunset has found a way through the oak trees to shine on the freshly rained on grass
