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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Pea field inc quite a complicated trial drilled beautifully today. Three different Carlin pea/naked barley combination rates and 100% controls of both crops - searching for pea growing resilience!

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Blue sky and even a bit of dust, spring drilling off to a perfect start with the LiveOat variety trial - 4 varieties and a blend of them all in this block

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Agricology @agricology.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

"We were incredibly lacking in diversity before organic conversion." @greenacresfarm.bsky.social #ResilientFarmRoadshow #organicfarming "Our most important crop is our #herballeys, as it gives us fertility to produce the crops that come after it. Our farm system wouldn't work without diversity."

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Agricology @agricology.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

In our early years of growing YQ wheat it gave us great resilience - we realised it was modern wheats that weren't working for us. We then started growing older and older wheats and engaging with a whole new supply chain of artisan bakers. @greenacresfarm.bsky.social #ResilientFarmRoadshow

Mark speaking in front of slide showing poppies in one half of field

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Agricology @agricology.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Agroforestry systems have gone in over 51ha of the farm. Our crop is nature and in particular the Corn Bunting, they are a real love of ours on the farm and we’re seeing more and more of them. @greenacresfarm.bsky.social #ResilientFarmRoadshow

Corn bunting sitting on a wire and singing or calling

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

The remarkably early harvest of ‘25 is over here with one of its better crops. Organic hulless naked barley, bred by @edwarddickin.bsky.social and combination crop carlin peas, both grown for Hodmedods amongst the new agroforestry - a field full of wildlife and trailers full of nutritious food!

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Long planned barn taking shape at last - I love this sort of construction

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Crimson clover, charlock and a passing butterfly #organic

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Delighted with our two new Shropshire ewes - settling into their new Shropshire home amongst the trees

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Undersowing April Bearded spring heritage wheat with next years herbal ley, and now it’s raining at last! Thank you spring ‘25

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

13 months on from laying, this hedge is absolutely flying!

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Props in position for 2nd of 4 school visits this week. Agroecology for 8yr olds - organic food, nature, planet and anything else that crops up!

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

The dreamy (if a little too dry) spring continues with organic spring oats receiving a gentle first harrow pass - chemical free weed control

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Three vintage classics doing a fine job #agroforestry

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

One of the most satisfying sights in the farming year - rolling herbal leys

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Throughout our agroforestry planning I’ve had a dream that the old Kuhn Primor silage feeder would mulch our trees - the dream has come true! 🌳

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

10 months after suffering a seized engine on a tractor run the little MF35 is finally back in one piece and at work - it’s been quite a marathon!

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The next phase of Agroforestry begins on our wetter land - alders supplied with their guards by Woodland Trust who helped us out when Defra suspended Capital Grants - thank you!

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

It’s all #agroforestry here atm. Another hard day marking out hawthorn, crab apple, alder and rowan lines ready for a planting push tomorrow - landscape change! 🌳🌳🌳

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Agricology @agricology.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

This month we are focusing on #livingmulches using legumes to provide protection for the soil as a permanent semi-permanent ground cover ☘️ We kick off by revisiting this blog by Dominic Amos - with key practical considerations for farmers ow.ly/cGuK50UUQKA

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Living mulches for sustainable cropping systems: A step towards 'Regenerative Organic' Agriculture in the UK? - Agricology

Reducing tillage and chemical inputs can be beneficial for soil and the environment, so could a permanent clover understorey acting as a 'living mulch', moving towards a perennial soil cover, offer a ...

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

An absolutely stunning day from start to finish. 13% of our #agroforestry trees in on day 1 - aching limbs but few days are as satisfying as this!

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

1 tree in, 3147 to go - #agroforestry is underway! 🌳🌳🌳

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Agricology @agricology.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Grain Supply Chain Collaboration Through On-Farm Research. #ORFC25 Thurs 9th Jan 11.00 – 12.30 GMT (In person). Oxford Real Farming Conference. Chaired by Andrew Trump with Rufus Pawsey, @greenacresfarm.bsky.social Steven McAllister, and Catherine Howarth speaking agricology.co.uk/blog/agricol...

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Agricology @agricology.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Join us at #ORFC25 Oxford Real Farming Conference for a session on 'Living with #livingmulches' Friday, 10th January, 13.00 – 13.45 GMT (In person). Chaired by our own Matt Smee and featuring @greenacresfarm.bsky.social agricology.co.uk/blog/agricol... .

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Two new recruits today - we’re assured they’re top mousers! 🐭

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Half the flock of linnets just flew out of this oak tree - sound up to hear what was left!

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

As the latest deluge drains away 11 way organic milling wheat mixture Coppice Blend is enjoying the sunshine as much as me!

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Our newly assembled mini-flock of Shetland conservation grazers moved into their life long home today and met the 14yr old only survivor of the last group to do this job - managing species rich lowland acid grassland for flowers, invertebrates, grass snakes and green woodpeckers

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Crow Artist @crowartist.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

A new mug design coming soon! I like to add a few favourite species together for something different. This time some autumnal migrants to look out for! Fieldfare, Waxwing and Redwing.

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Mark Lea @greenacresfarm.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The new Shetland conservation grazing squad were feeling at home this morning

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