Ben Taylor-Davies

Ben Taylor-Davies

2024

Farming 220 Ha in Ross-on-Wye, looking to increase the amount of land farmed without land acquisitions by looking at all aspects of production and concentrating on enterprise stacking wherever possible. The farm has historically grown potatoes and various vegetable enterprises and has access to irrigation from the river Wye. However the conflict of our soil type, legacy P issues, crop rotations and topography has made us rethink our strategy when it comes to potato and vegetable production. A historic mixed farm which has seen the re-introduction of various livestock enterprises whilst also developing a farm shop, holiday lets and glamping. The main focus of the farm is giving something to the next generation, this includes more soil, a better environment, a diverse income stream, no debt which has all been included into the farms 100 year plan.

Obvious to You – Amazing to Others

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You experience someone else’s innovative work. It’s beautiful, brilliant. You’re stunned. You think, “I never would have thought of that. How do they even come up with that? It’s genius!” One day someone said, “I never would have thought of that, it’s genius!” Of course I disagreed and explained why it was nothing special. However, […]

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Obvious to You – Amazing to Others

Earthworm Arms Big Top

You experience someone else’s innovative work. It’s beautiful, brilliant. You’re stunned. You think, “I never would have thought of that. How do they even come up with that? It’s genius!” One day someone said, “I never would have thought of that, it’s genius!” Of course I disagreed and explained why it was nothing special. However, […]

Informal Chat
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