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“The Land Ladder won’t hand you a tenancy, but it will show you where to look, who to ask, and how to begin.

Whether you're dreaming of sheep, salad, or self-sufficiency, this guide offers a clear, hopeful starting point for farming without owning land in the UK.”

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The Land Ladder
You don’t need to own land to start farming. But you do need a way in.The Land Ladder is a resource-packed, practical guide for new entrants in the UK who want to start farming but don’t have land or ...
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June 6, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The intensity of nettle roots that have been under sheet mulch all winter.
Every tiny emerging green leaf stings like £@#*&
They are easier to clear like this, with roots near the surface, and all their energy channelled into firing up leaves. But their sheer survival/ colonisation instinct...
February 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
A bit about winter, water, and basic income for farmers.
Feel free to join me on Substack.
February 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Trying to get myself into Bsky here. I need to find lots of agroecology people, and older women determined to keep working on the land to follow. Any recommendations?
February 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Our top swale is far from perfect, having been excavated by rank amateurs (us!), but it's still holding thousands of litres of water in the landscape, releasing it slowly, preventing erosion and flooding.
January 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM