At IBK, we believe nature and farming go hand in hand. Since our arrival, we’ve worked to
create a landscape where wildlife and crops flourish side by side. Thanks to our efforts
below, we’ve seen a remarkable rise in biodiversity including 12 red-listed bird species
and over 50 bat species recorded on the farm. Our work has been recognised nationally,
and we’re proud finalists in the Silver Pintail Award, hosted by FWAC a Gloucestershire
based environmental competition.
Farming with wildlife in mind isn’t just good for the planet, it makes our landscape
richer, more resilient, and full of life.
Hedge Laying
Restoring traditional hedgerows to provide food, shelter, and corridors for birds
and small mammals.
Organic practices
As a certified organic farm, we use no artificial chemicals, protecting soil
life and surrounding habitats.
Tree planting
Establishing new woodland pockets to enrich biodiversity and improve air
quality.
Winter bird seed fields
Sowing seed-rich areas that offer vital food and shelter for farmland birds during
colder months.
Wildflower margins
Creating vibrant field borders that support pollinators and enhance the beauty of our
landscape.
Land Management
A regenerative approach honoured
through tradition and innovation
We believe that as custodians of the land, it is our
responsibility to leave it in a better condition than we found it. By nurturing the health
of our environment, we are confident that both our farm and our business will thrive.
We practice cover cropping, direct drilling and
multi-species rotations to keep soil covered, fertile and biologically active. Legumes fix
nitrogen, grasses stabilise soils, herbs break compaction and attract pollinators- all
without synthetic chemicals. After harvest, animals graze directly on crop residues,
returning nutrients through natural grazing.