Chess Valley Farm Cluster
In 2023-24, Harriet Bennett, our Chess Farm Cluster Engagement Advisor was busy working with 25 different farms across the catchment delivering a variety of projects that support the environmental objectives of the Chess Smarter Water Catchment Project and the ambition of the farmers in the cluster.
Come back in March 2025, to see how things have progressed!
1.7km new hedge planted across 3 farms
Planting cover cross to improve soil structure & prevent run off
4 tonnes of bird food & 14 owl boxes planned for distribution
Botanical surveys on 5 farms to identify species-rich grassland
Adoption of GPS auto-steer technology for precision farming
