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It all starts in the soil.

The ground beneath our feet is more than just dirt - it’s our best defence against climate change and the secret to truly healthy food.

At Gentle Farming, we’re bringing soils back to life. By farming in harmony with nature, we’re cooling the planet, inviting nature back to the fields, and growing a healthier future for everyone.

Healthy soil. Healthy food. Healthy life.

Three Generations.
Farming With Nature.

We’ve been farming for decades, but our journey to Gentle Farming began in 2008 when we realised the old ways were no longer working for the soil or our business.

It started with a grandfather - The Inventor - who builds and designs unique machinery to farm in partnership with nature. It continued with a father - The Pioneer - who had the courage to tear up the rule book of conventional thinking to farm in harmony with nature. Today the son - The Entrepreneur - taking the lessons of his family to build a farming business of the future.

We have traded intensive agriculture for Gentle Farming, we produce healthy, low-carbon foods while investing and partnering with the next generation of innovators to transform the food system and bring nature back to our landscape.

How We Make an Impact

We run a circular farming business where each part of the farm supports the rest. We don't just farm; we innovate. By pairing regenerative land management with a spirit of entrepreneurship, we produce healthy, low-carbon food and build a next-generation business rooted in the soil.

Regenerative Farming

We are pioneers in regenerative agriculture, and farming remains our core focus. With decades of experience, we are expanding our operations to restore soil health across more land. Offering advice, support, and technical expertise needed to lead the regenerative transition.

Innovation

We believe the best ideas are born in the field. Our farms serve as a real-world testing ground where we invest in and partner with leading startups, innovators and rural ventures to solve the biggest challenges in modern agriculture and support a thriving rural economy.

Healthy Food

Food should be as good for the planet as it is for you. By focusing on soil health first, we produce nutrient-dense, transparently grown food with an ultra low-carbon footprint. Bringing the integrity of our farming straight to the customer.