Farming with nature
We have multiple aims, which are not limited to but include these 4 key areas...
Formed in 2016, the Bramfield to Blythburgh Farm Cluster Group is a farmer-led organisation, with a long term vision for an environmentally focussed collaboration, whilst developing both environmental and economical farm sustainability.
Due to the phasing out of direct payments, the emergence of farm clusters are becoming essential to explore and embrace more sustainable farming practices. Collaborating together we can achieve this, along with the desire to restore the landscape and natural habitats.
Engaging farmers, landowners and the local community with collaboration and regular communication
A great benefit of working collaboratively is a feeling of goodwill towards one’s farming neighbours across the local area.
The Blyth Valley Cluster aims to be inclusive, engaging and to become a valued initiative amongst all it’s members.
The main criteria for joining the Blyth Valley Cluster is that the land must lie within the River Blyth catchment area, stretching from Blythburgh to Laxfield. The cluster will be flexible in broadening its scope to accommodate should a farm lay outside this initial boundary.
What to expect as a member of the Blyth Valley Cluster
- Hold regular cluster events open to all members to share ideas and experience amongst the whole group.
- Regularly consult with the whole membership to identify and progress projects.
- Foster collaboration between neighbours and more distantly spread members to realise efficiencies of scale and best utilise skills and experience.
- Hold events open to cluster members and the wider community to engage with the project.
- Seek and secure funding for the group to deliver projects across all relevant landholdings.
- Support members to engage widely of available advice for their farming business, to develop well planned and resilient operations delivering food and wildlife.
