Ben Taylor-Davies
2025
Farming in Ross-on-Wye the farm focuses on the 5 principles of regenerative agriculture with the main focus on diversity, from the micro elements of the soil biological diversity status to the macro elements of on farm diversification businesses where the aim is to maximise profitability at minimal cost. The ever increasing need to weather proof the farm business under the influence of a rapidly changing climate, we have now created a business that is desirable to the future generations.
My Sessions
Diversity without limitations
Ben Taylor-Davies
Rod Wilson
Andrew Jackson
Jamie Butler
Helen Johnston
In a world of purchasing added value brands to produce a low value commodity, the exposure to the downward pressure of agricultural prices is fraught with the continual profitability dilemma and the opposite of basic economics; “produce more to make a profit”. This session looks at using the farms assets, produce and space in a […]
Pitch Up! Live
Got a great land-based business idea, or a space on the farm for the right initiative? Maybe you’re after staff, joint ventures or thinking about your next move? Pitch Up! Live is the perfect place to meet, chat and swap ideas. Whether you’re offering opportunities or looking for one, come along and put it out […]
Obvious to you, amazing to others
As Groundswell enters it’s 10th year, one of my greatest joys and interests are the people and stories that don’t necessary have a platform, rather a chat at the Earthworm arms with someone I have never met before doing some amazing things on their own farms. As you listen intently you mention the idea as […]